Impact of Globalisation on Gender and Households
Godbertha Kinyondo
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Impact of Globalisation on Gender and Households

CGE Analyses of the South African Economy

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Using a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model, this study analyses the effects of globalisation on gender and the South African economy, disaggregated into 49 sectors. Three policies are analysed: full trade liberalisation, increased productivity, and liberalisation under Doha Round commitments. Trade liberalisation results in contraction of import-competing, labour-intensive sectors, resulting in job losses. Some losses are offset by increased employment demand in expanding export-oriented and service sectors. Skilled men gain the most and unskilled women the least due to their initial l...