The Republic of South Africa is one of the strongest economies in Africa, with a per-capita GDP

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The Republic of South Africa is one of the strongest economies in Africa, with a per-capita GDP at $13,400 in 2017.

The World Bank has estimated that South Africa has a Gini index of 63 (out of a 100). The unemployment rate in the country is also very high at 27 percent. Do some research and try to explain how it is possible for South Africa to have a relatively high per-capita GDP and high economic inequality.

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Principles Of Economics

ISBN: 9781292294698

13th Global Edition

Authors: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster

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