Philippe Burger

Dean: Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences & Professor of Economics, Uni of the Free State, S Africa; 2016/7 Fulbright Exchange Scholar, CSD, Columbia Uni

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@Rhodes_Uni Congratulations Dr Drummond!

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@StuartHumphryes Loving all the photos you post. They are like little time machines, making yesterday feel like today, even when that yesterday is more than a century ago.

[Hanns Seidel Foundation South Africa @HannsSeidelSA]

Timely panel discussion on SA inflation target at @WitsUniversity

Expert panelists debated the implications of a lower inflation target with an engaged audience.

Thanks to great speakers, student organisers and the Wits SEF and @WitsCLM teams for their contributions! 📚🙏 🇿🇦

[Hanns Seidel Foundation South Africa @HannsSeidelSA]

ICYMI Seminar on SA Inflation Target at @WitsUniversity with Prof Uma Kollamparambil @PhilippeBurger Mamokete Lijane @DanSteenkamp Shannon Bold, Prof Jason Cohen @kennethcreamer @Mitchonomics & Nhanhla Nene 🇿🇦

🎥Watch this "Master Class" with Q&A here👇

https://t.co/a29GT8K0T4

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

My @UNUWIDER working paper on Inflation Targeting in South Africa. The paper proposes that the South African Reserve Bank should pursue a 3% inflation target, instead of the current 4.5% midpoint of a 3%-to-6% target range.
#Inflation #inflationtargeting
https://t.co/DZTMTvNpGa

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

Some of my comments on the approach needed to implement a 3% inflation target in South Africa, published in the lead article by @ClaireBisseker in today's @FinancialMail. My comments follow on my work recently published in a UNU-WIDER Working Paper (link in the comment section).

[FinancialMail @FinancialMail]

It's been 25 years since #SouthAfrica introduced inflation targeting. Unlike most emerging markets which have lowered their targets at least once since then, South Africa has lacked the courage to reduce the 3%-6% target band to 2%-4% as originally planned
https://t.co/my1K2e3ucY

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

My latest @UNUWIDER working paper arguing for a 3% inflation target in South Africa.

#Inflation #inflationtarget #SouthAfrica #monetary #fiscal #SATIED #policy

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

25 years of inflation-targeting in South Africa: time for a new direction?
A new #SATIED paper by @PhilippeBurger argues for a lower target. With inflation volatility down, tighter goals may help—if fiscal & structural reforms support the effort. More: https://t.co/yRtZ513IH0

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@StuartHumphryes Beautiful photo. Reminds me of Monet's painting entitled 'Poppy fields near Argenteuil'

https://t.co/eenTRQJf2p

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

I participated in a very stimulating conference organised by the @SAReserveBank on inflation targeting. One of the key questions was whether the target rate for inflation should be lowered from the current 4.5% mid-point of the 3-6% to 3%.

[SA Reserve Bank @SAReserveBank]

ICYMI: Last week, the South African Reserve Bank held its Biennial Research Conference, themed 25 Years of Inflation Targeting: Lessons for the Future. The conference brought together central bankers, treasury officials and economists. For all the presentations and sessions, visit 👉🏿 https://t.co/6xwPq0seef #InflationTargeting

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

Had a great discussion on the optimal inflation target for South Africa at the @SAReserveBank "25 years of inflation targeting conference"

[SA Reserve Bank @SAReserveBank]

🌟 Up Next at the SA Reserve Bank’s Biennial Conference! 🌟
Join us for a compelling discussion on South Africa’s optimal inflation target and the role of rigidities.
🗣️ Witness Simbanegavi: SARB’s Divisional Head Policy Development will be in conversation with:
Stephen Hall: Professor of Economics, Leicester University
Philippe Burger: Dean, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Free State
Nicola Viegi: SARB Chair in Monetary Policy Studies and Head, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria
To watch, click here: https://t.co/5h1Uvq1mDx

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

My new @UNUWIDER Working Paper on the Sustainability of South African Fiscal Policy is out.

#fiscal #sustainability #SouthAfrica #debt #deficit #finance

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

📢 New Working Paper!

Dive into the latest insights on South Africa’s fiscal sustainability. Discover how the public-debt-to-GDP ratio surged from 26% to 73.9% and explore the challenges and strategies for regaining fiscal stability. 💡

Read more: https://t.co/4myVa54xXl

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

Governor @KganyagoLesetja, thank you for an inspiring and wonderful lecture to our students and academics at the University of the Free State about a topic of real importance in South Africa!

[SA Reserve Bank @SAReserveBank]

Governor @KganyagoLesetja delivered a lecture titled ‘Monetary Policy and Inequality: Post-Pandemic Lessons’ at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus. To read the full speech click here: https://t.co/RbbkXW9upa or watch here: https://t.co/Z6UFuoOevT

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@SAReserveBank @KganyagoLesetja Governor @KganyagoLesetja, thank you for an inspiring and wonderful lecture to our students and academics at the University of the Free State about a topic of real importance in South Africa!

@UFSweb

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

Please join us for what promises to be an insightful lecture on monetary policy and inequality in #SouthAfrica delivered by @SAReserveBank Governor @KganyagoLesetja.

@UFSweb #monetary #inequality #pandemic #money #policy

[SA Reserve Bank @SAReserveBank]

Governor Lesetja Kganyago will be delivering a lecture titled ‘Monetary Policy and Inequality: Post-Pandemic Lessons’ at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus.
Date: 15 August 2024
Venue: Education Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus
Time: 18:00
Use the QR code below to register.

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@SAReserveBank @KganyagoLesetja @UFSUpdates We are looking forward to the lecture to be presented by Governor @KganyagoLesetja. For our UFS students to see and hear the practice of monetary policy will be fantastic!

@UFSweb

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@IngridWoolard @martinwittenbe1 Such a big loss. Such a wonderful human being and great scholar.

[Claire Bisseker @ClaireBisseker]

This piece provides a reality check for the new government - a must-read for all new MPs! https://t.co/ISOFMBT6oH via @BusinessLiveSA

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

📢 New insights from #SATIED expert @PhilippeBurger on @BusinessLiveSA! Tackling fiscal fatigue in South Africa, Philippe examines government finances and fiscal policy, highlighting the factors behind rising public debt, including low GDP growth. https://t.co/B1hlA4XP27

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

My interview with @Newzroom405 on the coalition options in South Africa following last week's election.

#election2024 #southafrica #economy #coalition #parliament

https://t.co/AjqJ3I5Opm

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

@andrewmerrifie7 @BusinessLiveSA Yes, quite a number of papers are available:
https://t.co/mCEkQTDPt2

[Philippe Burger @PhilippeBurger]

How the government can fight fiscal fatigue. Some of my views on government finances and fiscal policy in South Africa.

#fiscal #economicgrowth #growth #southafrica #debt #deficit https://t.co/HyepQTaITL via @BusinessLiveSA