| In conjunction with the Department of Economics, University of Stellenbosch, the BER presents regular courses in practical economics, either on the University premises to groups of interested individuals or in-house to companies and other interested organizations. This is a course presented to those who have identified the need for a better understanding of the basic working of the economy. The course leader is Andrie Schoombee of the Department of Economics. |
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On request, the course can be presented on site to employees of a specific company/institution. Such an in-house course can be adapted to meet specific needs. The fee structure of the in-house course is as follows: |
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| Up to 10 delegates: |
R70 000 |
| 11-15 delegates: |
R86 000 |
| 16-20 delegates: |
R96 000 |
| 21-25 delegates: |
R104 000 |
| 26-30 delegates |
R109 000 | |
The fee includes a textbook and notes for each delegate, as well as the presenters' travel fees and accommodation. For further information, get in touch with Jenny Terwin, the course co-ordinator. |
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PRACTICAL ECONOMICS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT
The objectives of the course are:
- To acquaint delegates with economic terminology.
- To explain the complexities of interrelationship between economic variables.
- To enable delegates to understand and interpret the economic policies of government.
- To facilitate learning through interaction.
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- Those wishing to gain more insight into the working of the economy.
- Those involved in planning, requiring a basic background in economics on which to base their decision making.
- The course is aimed at those who do not hold economics degrees.
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- Language medium: English.
- Certification: Attendance certificate.
- Closing date for enrolment is two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
- Substitution of delegates may be made at any time, but there will be no refunds for cancellations two weeks prior to the course.
- Course fee of R6 630.00 includes a text book, notes, lunches and refreshments, but excludes travel and accommodation. Fees for the in-house course are indicated above.
- Cheques must be made payable to the Bureau for Economic Research.
- Discounts for group bookings are available upon request.
- Enquiries: please contact Jenny Terwin (tel: 021-887 2810; fax: 021-883 3101);for the scheduled course dates, see our events calendar.
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Day One
- What economics is all about. A discussion of the economic concepts and how economic performance is measured.
- The central government's budget: South African fiscal policy.
- Inflation, inflation targets and interests rates: South African monetary policy.
- Practical session.
Day Two
- The impact of the world economy on South Africa: the balance of payments and exchange rates.
- The interaction between financial and real economic variables e.g. how do interest rates and exchange rates affect expenditure and exports in the South African context?
- Long-term economic growth, income distribution and poverty: the current South African context and prospects for the future.
- The view of the BER on the short-term course of the South African economy.
- Practical session.
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Lecturing staff consists of BER economists and senior lecturers from the University's Department of Economics. |
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| In-house Bookings |
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PRACTICAL ECONOMICS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT
The objectives of this course are:
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- To acquaint delegates with economic terminology
- To explain the complexities of interrelationships between economic variables
- To enable delegates to understand and interpret the economic policies of government
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- Those wishing to gain more insight into the working of the economy.
- Those involved in planning, requiring a basic background in economics on which to base their decision making.
- The course is aimed at those who do not hold economic degrees.
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9-10 July 2013 |
Stellenbosch | |
- Language medium: English
- Certification: Attendence certificate
- Closing date for enrolment is two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
- Subsitiution of delegates may be made at any time, but there will be no refunds for cancellations two weeks prior to the course.
- Course fee of R6 630.00 includes a text book, notes, lunches and refreshments, but excludes travel and accommodation.
- Cheques must be made payable to Stellenbosch University.
- Discounts for group bookings are available upon request.
- For bookings and/or enquiries Contact Jenny Terwin at 021-887-2810(tel) and 021-883 3101 (fax), jet@sun.ac.za or the Course coordinator, BER Private Bag 5050 Stellenbosch, 7599
- On request, the course can be presented on site to employees of a specific company/institution. Such an in-house course can be adapted to meet specific needs. For further information, get in touch with Jenny Terwin on the contact details above.
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Day One
- What economics is all about: A discussion of the economic concepts and how economic performance is measured.
- The central government’s budget: South African fiscal policy.
- Inflation, inflation targeting and interest rates and South African monetary policy.
- Practical session.
Day Two
- The impact of the world economy on South Africa: the balance of payments and exchange rates.
- The interaction between financial and real economic variables e.g. how do interest rates and exchange rates affect expenditure and exports in the South African context.
- Practical session
- Long-term economic growth, income distribution and poverty: the current South African context and prospects for the future.
- The view of the BER on the short-term course of the South African economy.
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| Stellenbosch Bookings |
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| Wesbank |
Eskom |
| Boland PKS |
Barlows Ltd |
| Portnet |
Playtex |
| Nedcor |
Telkom |
| SA Breweries |
Svenmill Ltd |
| Tellumat |
Clover SA |
| Old Mutual Bank |
Wesgro |
| National Department of Agriculture |
National Dept of Local Gov Housing |
| Safmarine |
Continental Oil Mills |
| Local Goverment & Housing Ministry |
Mpumalanga Dept of Econ Affairs |
| Cape Metropolitan Council |
Nat Dept of Trade, Industry & Tourism |
| South African Breweries |
Sanlam Unit Trusts |
| Standard Bank Unit Trusts |
Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
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