IMF Staff Country Reports

South Africa: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

December 2, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper reviews the status and potential impacts of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. It draws on demographic projections and economic studies, and summarizes the official policy response and actions taken by the nongovernmental and business communities. It presents some stylized facts on property price developments in South Africa, and reviews briefly the link between asset price developments and economic activity. It also looks at the ability of policymakers to identify asset price booms.

Series:

Country Report No. 2004/379

Subject:

Asset prices Balance of payments Capital flows Foreign direct investment Health HIV and AIDS Housing prices Prices