Shakeba Foster

PhD Candidate @KingsIntDev @KingsCollegeLon || MPhil Economics @UniofOxford

[Rachel M Gisselquist @RGisselquist]

Our second @ EQUAL project session at #NCDE24 featured @SanghamitraQMUL @ShakFoster and @CarlosGradin. Here Sanghamitra presents on the effects of inequality and growth shocks

#NCDE #EQUAL_NNF @FinnsAngle @DERG_DK

[Rachel M Gisselquist @RGisselquist]

Looking forward to the #NCDE next week. Do join us for 3 sessions featuring studies from the @ EQUAL project -with @larryroope @decastells V Jorda @CarlosGradin @SanghamitraQMUL @ShakFoster I Ferreira @OppelAnnalena A Diaz Caycedo @FinnsAngle and more. #EQUAL_NNF @novonordiskfond

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

Inequality in South Africa goes beyond education and skills. A recent study uncovers the influence of employers on wage disparities, contributing to over 30% of the country's wage inequality. Discover the surprising factors at play▶️ https://t.co/9NJZ1pT9Za #SATIED @ShakFoster

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

Inequality in South Africa goes beyond education and skills. A recent study uncovers the influence of employers on wage disparities, contributing to over 30% of the country's wage inequality. Discover the surprising factors at play▶️ https://t.co/9NJZ1pT9Za #SATIED @ShakFoster

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

Inequality in South Africa goes beyond education and skills. A recent study uncovers the influence of employers on wage disparities, contributing to over 30% of the country's wage inequality. Discover the surprising factors at play▶️ https://t.co/9NJZ1pT9Za #SATIED @ShakFoster

[Shakeba Foster @ShakFoster]

Check out my newest working paper on wage inequality in South Africa!
Thank you @UNUWIDER

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

Our latest #SATIED Working Paper scrutinizes the interplay of firm dynamics, from size nuances to industry impacts. Learn more about the factors shaping wage inequality and the South African labour market ▶️ https://t.co/zukksACwDS

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

In this blog, @ShakFoster explains the links between inequality and household debt in South Africa and shares 🔑 findings from her WIDER Working Paper with the #Impact of #Inequality on human development, #growth and #governance project https://t.co/B6Dd72U2Gk @KingsCollegeLon

[Rachel M Gisselquist @RGisselquist]

Catch up with findings from the @ EQUAL project in April's #WIDERAngle:

- Is a strong middle class the secret to high levels of human development? @decastells @CarlosGradin @VicenteRoyuela

- The richer your neighbors, the more you borrow - the case of South Africa @ShakFoster

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

New analysis confirms that reducing inequality is associated with higher human development performance globally - from our latest blog by @decastells @VicenteRoyuela @CarlosGradin: https://t.co/3QY3jk8we8

#WIID

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

We just wrapped up a productive #SATIED work-in-progress workshop! As we all work towards informing #policymaking & delivering innovative solutions to the economic & development challenges facing #SouthAfrica, it was inspiring to hear robust discussions on possible solutions.

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

How does income inequality impact the formal and informal household debt? This Working Paper by Shakeba Foster @ShakFoster examines this, using two recent waves of South African Living Conditions Survey.

Read the paper here: https://t.co/BUAMqB8Up4
#SDG10 #WIDERAlumni

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

In this blog, @ShakFoster explains the links between inequality and household debt in South Africa and shares 🔑 findings from her WIDER Working Paper with the #Impact of #Inequality on human development, #growth and #governance project https://t.co/B6Dd72U2Gk @KingsCollegeLon

[Shakeba Foster @ShakFoster]

The #SATIED work-in-progress workshop has been insightful and engaging. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from expert presenters and discuss early drafts of my research.
Thank you @UNUWIDER!

[Ravinder @Ravinder2303]

Amazing time at @UNUWIDER. Had great acad interactions - with my caring mentor (@kunalsen5) and made good frds (@lexicon100,@cecilianardi7, @ElieLunanga,@McAkrofi,@ShakFoster). Thnx (@mnkdanquah), (@rahullahoti) for all interactions. Rcmd to all econ grad students.
#EconTwitter

[UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER]

Meet @ShakFoster, one of our Visiting PhDs. She's a PhD candidate at @KingsCollegeLon. Her research interests include income inequality, the informal sector, and recovery from recessions in developing and emerging economies.

Meet our visitors: https://t.co/D5IuHOa9Y6

[RhodesTrustCaribbean @rhodescaribbean]

👏 👏 👏 Congratulations @ShakFoster! We are proud of you.

[Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva]

So grateful to the 64 interns from 28 countries and 45 universities who joined this year's Fund Internship Program.

Their fresh perspectives and ideas are an invaluable contribution to @IMFNews research and work in support of our member countries.