Related Publications: South Africa
How can African agriculture adapt to climate change: Vulnerability and the impact of climate change in South Africa's Limpopo River Basin
With likely long-term changes in rainfall patterns and shifting temperature zones, climate change is expected to increase the frequency of climate-related shocks, such as floods and droughts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Marriage, schooling, and excess mortality in prime-age adults
The institution of marriage plays a role in determining one’s risk of exposure to HIV. Since the transmission of HIV in the population is mainly through sexual activity, avoiding infection depends on risk-avoiding behavior.
How can African agriculture adapt to climate change: Understanding farmers’ perceptions and adaptations to climate change and variability
Climate change is expected to have serious environmental, economic, and social impacts on South Africa. In particular, rural farmers, whose livelihoods depend on the use of natural resources, are likely to bear the brunt of adverse impacts.
Early childhood nutrition, schooling, and sibling inequality in a dynamic context
"This paper examines the effects of early childhood nutrition on schooling inputs and outcomes to assess the dynamic nature of human capital production, using panel data from South Africa.
Impacts of prime-age adult mortality on labour supply
Marriage, schooling, and excess mortality in prime-age adults
"The institution of marriage plays some role in determining one’s risk of exposure to HIV. Since the transmission of HIV in the population is mainly through sexual activity, avoiding infection depends on risk-avoiding behavior.