Impact of Frequent Policy Changes on South African Economy

Abstract

The Objective of this work project is to apply and synthesize basic knowledge using South African economy in the period 1990 to 2009 as a case study. Graphs and macroeconomic models’ data are downloaded or copied from World Bank, IMF and SARB. Monetary policy reviews and presentations are sourced from SARB site. In this submission the acquired knowledge of historical contexts, risk factors and risk management are utilized to identify and analyze key risk drives and investment challenges in South Africa. This should date from 2009 and would include responses to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2009. Effects of policies and global politics on South Africa economy were investigated and assessed for the specified period. Using scenario planning, South Africa social, economic and political future context is envisaged, identifying likely responses to the public, fiscal and monetary policies and their effect on the investment environment.