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MCom/MSc fees and bursaries
[accordion], MCom/MSc Fees and bursaries, We know that funding a Master's course may be difficult, since along with the hard work and commitment, you will need sufficient financial support and resources to complete your studies. There are, however, some external bursaries available which are designed to help deserving students pursue a Master's in Economics or International Trade (see…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/books
Books
UPCOMING EVENTS Books published by TRADE [accordion], Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: The Role of Business in South Africa (2018), South Africa has entered a new era, with the country’s recently elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, promising a ‘new dawn’. But will President Ramaphosa and his administration, together with business and labour, be able to turn the economy around and at last satisfy the aspirations of millions of people who, for decades, have been promised better…, The Economic Ideas of Marx's Capital: Steps towards post-Keynesian economics (2016), Nearly two hundred years have passed since the birth of Karl Marx and continuing to this day the influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle – it is time to evaluate Marx as an economist and explore what he can bring to…, Marxistische economie herbekeken (2014), In 2018, two hundred years will have passed since Karl Marx was born. The influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle. It is time to evaluate Marx as an economist. The Marxist economic model is a coherent set of theses…, Zumanomics Revisited (2013), In the light of global and domestic developments since 2009, Raymond Parsons reassesses the economic prospects for South Africa post-Mangaung and the 2014 general election. While the 2009 publication was a collective effort with other contributors, this is an individual one. Many red lights are flashing for the economy and South Africa is…, Export Promotion: A Decision Support Model Approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/local-and-international-links
Local and international linkages
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Local and international linkages, TRADE’s links with various external bodies are doing much to further the entity’s research aims and enrich its knowledge of global and regional trade and development. Within a local context, TRADE collaborates with: the dti (Department of Trade and Industry); DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries); the North West Provincial…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/articles
Articles
UPCOMING EVENTS Published articles [accordion collapsed], 2019, 1. Annaert, J., Buelens, F. & Cuyvers, L. 2019. Returns on Foreign Investment during the pre-1914 era: The case of Russia. European Review of Economic History. ( Av ailable from Oxford Academic ) 2. Blaauw, P.F., Pretorius, A.M., Viljoen, K. & Schenck, C.J. 2019. Adaptive expectations and subjective well-being of landfill waste pickers…, 2017, 1. Grater, S., Parry, A. & Viviers, W. 2017. Realising the Potential of Services SMEs in Developing Economies. International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) Issue Paper. Geneva, Switzerland. (Available from ICTSD) 2. Blaauw, D. 2017. Informele indiensname in Suid-Afrika - dit gaan al swaarder. (Informal employment in South…, 2016, 1. Viljoen JMM, Blaauw PF & Schenck CJ. 2016. Sometimes you don't make enough to buy food" - an analysis of South African street waste pickers' income. ERSA Working paper 603. April. (Available from Economic Research Southern Africa), 2013, 1. Cuyvers, L. & Soeng, R. 2013. The impact of the EU Generalized System of Preferences on exports and GSP utilization by Asian and Latin American countries. Journal of International Trade Law and Policy, 12(1):80-97. (Available from Emerald Insight) 2. Cuyvers, L., Chen, L., Goethals, L. & Ghislain, S. 2013. EU-ASEAN FTAs: Does one size…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery
Photo gallery
UPCOMING EVENTS Photo gallery View more/our latest photos on our Facebook page . WTO Chair Launch - 16-17 September 2014 WTO Chair (NWU) & SAIIA workshop - 22 September 2016 TRADE-WTO Awards Global Value Chains related TRADE-DSM™ Training Guest lectures Other WTO related Staff and student training What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom/entry-requirements
MCom and MSc entry requirements
[accordion], MCom and MSc entry requirements, The Master's degree programme is demanding from both an academic and time perspective and should not be entered into lightly. To be admitted to the Magister Comercii (MCom) or the Magister Scientiae (MSc) programme at the North-West University, you will need the following: A BA Honours, BSc Honours or BCom Honours degree (or a qualification that…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/chapters-in-books
Chapters in books
UPCOMING EVENTS Chapters in books [accordion], Trade and poverty reduction: New evidence of impacts in developing countries (2018) , The report,“Trade and Poverty Reduction: New Evidence of Impacts in Developing Countries”, was launched by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and World Bank Chief Economist Pinelopi Goldberg at the WTO in Geneva. It presents eight case studies showing how trade helps the extreme poor in the developing world, particularly those who live in…, How the G20 can help sustainably reshape the global trade system (2018) , Gathering in Mar del Plata in September 2018, G20 trade and investment ministers agreed to “step up dialogue and actions to mitigate risks and enhance confidence in international trade.” The global trade and investment system is in need of such a boost. Trust in the multilateral trading system, for example, is diminishing as economic heavyweights…, Financing sustainable development in Africa (2018), This edited volume provides a critical evaluation of financing options for sustainable development in Africa. While sustainability has long been the watchword for development programs, and while many African countries have taken initiatives to develop integrated frameworks that tackle developmental challenges—including poverty, education, and…, Non-tariff measures: Economic assessment and policy options for development (2018) , One of the main features of the international cooperation agenda during the last 50 years has been to promote the economic integration of poorer countries into the global economy, helping them to eradicate poverty and achieve prosperity. The rationale is that stronger economic integration will enhance economic growth, reduce poverty, and…, Trade costs and inclusive growth: Case studies presented by WTO chair-holders (2016), "Trade Costs and Inclusive Growth" looks at how implementation of the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) can help to reduce trade costs and promote growth. The publication brings together contributions from ten participants in the WTO Chairs Programme, which supports trade-related activities by academic institutions in developing countries.…, Child Poverty, Youth (Un)Employment, and Social Inclusion (2016), Worldwide child and youth poverty remain the biggest barrier to achieving a better life in adulthood. Progress in lifting children out of poverty in the last decades has been slow and limited in the developing world, while the recent global economic crisis has exacerbated child poverty, youth unemployment, and social exclusion in many developed…, The performance of European business in the 20th Century (2016), This book is a first attempt at measuring European business performance over the entire twentieth century and in doing so provides a totally new approach to European business history. It is based on a single sample of 1,225 companies, belonging to eight European economies: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland.…, Private standards and global governance - economic, legal and political perspectives (2012), Private regulatory initiatives aim to govern supply chains across the globe according to a set of environmental, food safety and/or social standards. Until now, literature on the topic has been fragmented and divided by research fields. However, this unique and comprehensive book bridges these disciplinary and thematic research lines, bringing…, Export promotion: A decision support model approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/radio
Radio
Radio, PretoriaFM - 16/03/2017, Interview with Prof Wilma Viviers regarding international trade and the TRADE-DSM Navigator™ (Afrikaans only), RSG - 07/06/2016, Interview with Prof Derick Blaauw discussing RSA as a welfare state Part #1 Part #2 , PowerFM - 06/06/2016, Interview with Prof Derick Blaauw regarding day labourers and wages in RSAhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications
Outputs
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Outputs, The TRADE team is very active in research, striving to deliver top quality papers which can make a practical difference in the fields of economic development and international trade. Categories of TRADE's outputs: Published articles Peer reviewed papers in non-accredited journals National conference papers International conference papers Reports…, Recent research, Breaking the ‘big data’ barrier when selecting agricultural export markets: an innovative approach ( article ) (Authors: Martin Cameron, Wilma Viviers and Ezra Steenkamp) A country’s comparative advantage is not only dependent on factor endowments. History, random events (wars, oil crisis, sanctions, etc.) and past government policies are…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery/WTO-launch
WTO Chair Launch
WTO Chair Launch - 16-17 September 2014, Welcome reception - Tuesday 16 September, Press conference - Wednesday 17 September, Guest l, ectures - Wednesday 17 September, EU Ambassadors meeting with NWU Vice-Rector Prof Dan Kgwadi - Wednesday 17 September, Lunch - Wednesday 17 September, Official Chair launch - Wednesday 17 September, <-- Back to Photo Gallery,https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom/apply-now
Master's apply now
[accordion], Apply now, The next deadline for Master's applications is 31 October 2020 . Please follow the steps below to successfully complete your application: 1) Download and read the Postgraduate Application Guide 2) Familiarise yourself with the research interests and the staff of the TRADE research entity. 3) Complete an application form together with a…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media
Media
UPCOMING EVENTS Print media Visual and audio media Photo gallery Events What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/team-profiles
Team profiles
TRADE team profiles, We are privileged to have some fantastic staff working at TRADE, all of whom have impressive academic and research credentials. You can find out more about our staff by clicking on the links below: Permanent academic staff External/extraordinary appointments, , ,https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual/conferences
Conferences
NWU TRADE conferences, The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs 22/09/2016: WTO SAIIA Workshop: Welcome & Introduction The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs WTO SAIIA Workshop Sub Theme 1: What types of firms are driving global value chains? The policy/regulatory and business environments -…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences
Conference papers
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Conference papers, TRADE team members are regularly invited to present papers, detailing their latest research initiatives and findings, at national and international conferences. For a full list of conference papers presented, click on the links below: National conference papers International conference papers, [/accordion], What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme TRADE outputs Articles Conference papers Reports and policy…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd
PhD
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], PhD (Doctor Philosophiae) programme, With a PhD in Economics, International Trade or Agricultural Economics from the North-West University, you will be highly regarded as a specialist in your field and should be a sought-after candidate for senior positions in various professional fields. Either one of our three PhD degree options will enable you to embark on cutting edge research…, PhD programme structure, The PhD programme is entirely research based. You will be expected to carry out the necessary research work and write a comprehensive thesis with a view to making a new contribution to the discipline of economic development or international trade. In line with this approach, you will be expected to do your own empirical data analysis, and work…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/print
Print media
UPCOMING EVENTS Print media [accordion], 2019, NWU - TRADE TRADE-DSM conference media release: Africa's development drive: Leveraging the benefits of AfCFTA and regional integration NWU - Business School Brexit agreement between the EU and the UK a step towards avoiding disruption NWU - Business School South Africa and the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report NWU - TRADE Opinion…, 2018, NWU - Business School South Africa to prepare contingency plan if Brexit is delayed NWU - TRADE Trade flows in Africa: Unlocking the potential NWU - Business School Medium Term Budget Policy Statement NWU - Business School Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) 3Q2018 NWU - Business School Strenuous efforts are needed for RSA to break out of its current…, 2017, NWU - TRADE TRADE report back from 2017 WTO Chairs conference NWU - TRADE TRADE and DSM help Rwanda to boost exports NWU - SBG Reaction Gigaba's to the Medium Term Budget Statement NWU - TRADE WTO Chairs compare country strategies for making trade more inclusive NWU - SBG Cabinet reshuffles come at a high cost to the economy NWU - SBG Policy…, 2016, NWU - TRADE Report back on 'Harnessing Gender for Inclusive Trade' workshop at SAIIA, 9 December 2016 NWU - TRADE Report back on UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2016 NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Moody's and Fitch's unchanged SA investment rating is good news, but SA economy not yet out of the woods NWU - SBG First impact of a Donald Trump…, 2015, NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Gordhan will help stabilise market perceptions NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Unexpected change in Finance Minister at this stage is bad news for the economy NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Rating agencies put SA firmly on notice to get its house in order soon or face possible junk status later NWU - TRADE WTO Policy Brief…, 2014, WTO WTO to award seven Chairs in 2014, beginning with South Africa’s North-West University NWU NWU professor receives WTO international trade honour Engineering News NWU prof named one of seven global WTO Chairs Potch Herald North-West University professor receives WTO international trade honour (Page #34) [/accordion] What is TRADE? Welcome…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer
Programmes on offer
CLOSE X, , Why enrol for a Master’s or a PhD? In today’s highly competitive world, a solid education is the cornerstone of a successful and rewarding career, and an education that specifically prepares you for the challenges of operating at an international level will afford you even greater opportunities in the workplace. In TRADE, we offer a selection of…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery/global-value-chains
Global Value Chains | Photo Gallery
Global Value Chains related events, Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade in Value Added (TiVA) - 30 May-1 June 2017 Other Global Value Chains (GVCs) related <-- Back to Photo Gallery What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/national