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The Impact of Rising Food Prices on the Households in a Low Income Township in South Africa Sekhampu, Tshediso Joseph; Dubihlela, Dorah
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
Publisher : Richtmann Publishing

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Food prices in South Africa have increased significantly in recent years. The impact of these price increases on manyresidents remains largely unknown. The study reported here analyzed the perceptions of households in a low income township ofBophelong (South Africa) in order to assess the impact of increases in food prices. The results are based on a household survey usingquestionnaires. The majority of households reported that they do not have enough income to meet their daily needs. The increase inprices in general was much higher for electricity and commuting. A logistic regression model was used to determine the socio-economicfactors affecting the reported impact of increase in food prices. Married and employed household heads reported lower severity levels.Female-headed households reported higher severity levels of price increases. Household income, household size, age, educationalattainment of the household head and the labour- force had no effect on the reported impact of prices. The article provides usefulinformation to policy makers by providing information on the reported impact of rising food prices among low income households in aSouth African context.
Unveiling the Green Impact: Exploring the Nexus Between Trade Openness and Environmental Quality in South Africa DINGISWAYO, Unathi; SIBANDA, Kin; DUBIHLELA, Dorah
International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 5 (2023): International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science (Sep
Publisher : PT Keberlanjutan Strategis Indonesia

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In light of the escalating concerns about environmental sustainability and the profound impact of international trade on environmental outcomes, the study's focal point was to empirically investigate the relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in South Africa from 1994 to 2018. In order to achieve the goal, the research utilized the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds method and Granger causality test for analyzing data. The ARDL Bounds approach was chosen for its ability to examine both short-run and long-run relationships, while the Granger causality test provided insights into the direction of causality between the variables. This combination of robust econometric techniques enhances the reliability and depth of the study's findings, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in the country. The analysis results revealed a significant and positive relationship between trade openness and carbon emissions in the short and long run. The Granger causality test also indicated a unidirectional causality from trade openness to environmental quality. These implications are paramount for the South African government's policy formulation. In order to tackle the environmental issues that come with open trade, the government must put in place trade agreements that will enhance its ability to address these concerns efficiently. One crucial step is reducing trade barriers on environmental goods, facilitating increased access to green technologies at lower costs. Moreover, the government should prioritize enacting and enforcing strict environmental laws to avoid the "pollution haven hypothesis," which often affects low-income countries.
Co-Authors DINGISWAYO, Unathi Sekhampu, Tshediso Joseph Sibanda, Kin