Informality, Social Capital, and Small Business Growth in South Africa

4 Credits

This class will participate in a collaborative research project with the University of Ft Hare in the UK and South Africa to explore the potential drivers of small business growth in South Africa. Students will explore the literature on the political economy of South Africa, small business growth, informality, and social capital. Students will use data from the project to understand factors that allow some businesses to outperform others. The class will write policy reports for stakeholders in South Africa. Prerequisites: IR 010 and IR 100 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SW, W