A Users Guide to the South African Economy (Used)

Restructuring the South African economy to meet the needs of all people is a major focus of the Government of National Unity.

This text provides an up-to-date overview of the social and economic conditions that exist as the new South African government begins its task.

It provides an understanding of some of the major problem areas and points to vital issues of development, growth and reconstruction.

The text provides information on a number of broad economic issues, such as the population, national wealth, the structure of the economy, taxation and the latest budget, industry and trade.

It also examines ownership and the distribution of wealth.

The details have been gathered from sources ranging from official documents to academic papers, labour and business publications, and economic research institutions.

While the statistics given are not always reliable, they should serve as useful pointers for understanding the economy and its problems.