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The 2019 Social Accounting Matrix for South Africa: Construction and estimation by province, gender and labour market

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This study introduces a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for South Africa, covering the economic transactions for the year 2019. The SAM provides a detailed framework for understanding the country's economic structure and relationships between various economic agents. It also serves as a foundation for analysing economic performance and simulating policy impacts using advanced modelling techniques. The presented SAM offers a highly detailed breakdown of the agricultural and food sectors, as well as labour and household characteristics, including provincial, gender, and formal/informal distinctions. By outlining the construction and estimation process, this research provides a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers to evaluate and implement social and economic policies in South Africa and demonstrates the SAM's utility through a descriptive analysis of the country's economy.

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  • El Meligi Andrea & Zondo Bhekani & Flaig Dorothee & Morokong Tshepo & Ferrari Emanuele, 2025. "The 2019 Social Accounting Matrix for South Africa: Construction and estimation by province, gender and labour market," JRC Working Papers on Economic Analysis of Policies for Africa 2025-11-2, Joint Research Centre.
    • Handle: RePEc:ipt:eapoaf:202511-2
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