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2025 QUESTIONS
54th Competition entries open on 12 March until 31 August 2025.
Undergraduate
Trade protectionism in the form of higher import tariffs to stimulate job creation in developing economies, with a particular focus on South Africa.
Postgraduate
Inflation targeting in South Africa: Evaluate the optimal lower target, implementation timing, and international comparisons.
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