Using sound economic theory, develop a macroeconomic econometric model that would test the relationshipbetween globalisation and economic development in South Africa. You are to state the a priori expectations ofwhat the model would tell us, and you are to write the model using ‘Word Equation’. Finally, each variable that isincluded must be justified regarding its relevance for being there.

Using sound economic theory, develop a macroeconomic econometric model that would test the relationshipbetween globalisation and economic development in South Africa. You are to state the a priori expectations ofwhat the model would tell us, and you are to write the model using ‘Word Equation’. Finally, each variable that isincluded must be justified regarding its relevance for being there.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter1: Welcome To Economics!

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