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. . . on unemployment and employment, income distribution and inclusive growth in South Africa. It publishes accessible research- and expertise-based contributions. The forum encourages debate on an integrated and consistent policy response to unemployment, inequality and poverty and a strong engagement between research and policy making. We invite contributions from economists and other social science researchers, policymakers and relevant experts.

Managing Editor
Pippa Green

Founding Editor
Frederick Fourie (November 2012 – February 2021)

Editor

Pippa Green

Editorial advisors

Tania Ajam

Miriam Altman

Haroon Bhorat

Philippe Burger

Andrew Donaldson

Andries du Toit

Johann Kirsten

Steve Koch

Murray Leibbrandt

Thabi Leoka

Liberty Mncube

Kuben Naidoo

Duncan Pieterse

Michael Sachs

Wandile Sihlobo

Imraan Valodia

Servaas van der Berg

Ingrid Woolard

Econ3x3 is an initiative of REDI3x3, the Research Project on Employment, Income Distribution and Inclusive Growth, which is based at SALDRU at the University of Cape Town and supported by the National Treasury.

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