The Department of Economics engages in a wide range of research activities that reflect both national priorities and global developments. Our core research focus areas (RFAs) include Development Economics, International Economics, Monetary & Financial Economics, and Public Economics. These areas provide the intellectual foundation for postgraduate supervision and scholarly inquiry, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to contemporary economic debates and policy formulation. The Department encourages interdisciplinary approaches and empirical analysis that advance understanding of key economic challenges in South Africa and beyond.
Please consult the individual RFAs for supervision capacity and supervisors' current research interests.
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