Nicola Viegi on the potential impact of the Coronavirus on South Africa: policy co-ordination and resilience

Economic Research Southern Africa

Apr 08 2020 | 00:30:34

00:00 / 00:30:34

Show Notes

In this podcast, Prof. Nicola Viegi, the Deputy Director of ERSA and SARB Chair in Monetary Policy Studies at the University of Pretoria, discusses the unprecedented nature of the Coronavirus pandemic. With unknowns regarding how long this shock will last and what the direct and indirect effects will be, there is much uncertainty regarding the impact on the South African economy. While the South African economy was somewhat sheltered during the Financial crisis, the Coronavirus and the resulting lockdown pose a real eternal shock to our economy. At times like this, it is important for Monetary and Fiscal Policy to […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

December 12, 2024 • 01:01:19

Whatever it takes, every day: Monetary Policy in an Emerging Economy

In conventional monetary policy, the aim is to stabilise inflation by adjusting monetary policy tools, mainly interest rates. One regime that has grown in...

Episode 0

December 15, 2022 • 00:33:23

A macroeconomic perspective of establishing a basic income grant

Adopting a broader perspective of the macroeconomics of basic income support, this podcast captures the dynamic feedback mechanisms and trade-offs between redistribution, social relief...

Episode 0

November 03, 2023 • 00:19:08

Shedding light on AGOA

This week, after much anticipation, the AGOA Forum was hosted in Nasrec, Johannesburg. It was attended by more than 30 ministers from Africa and...