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TheconsumerpriceeffectsofspecifictradepolicyrestrictionsinSouthAfrica

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  • Lawrence Edwards
  • Zaakirah Ismail
  • Godfrey Kamutando
  • Simbarashe Mambara
  • Matthew Stern
  • Fouche
Abstract
The consumer price effects of specific trade policy restrictions in South Africa

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  • Lawrence Edwards & Zaakirah Ismail & Godfrey Kamutando & Simbarashe Mambara & Matthew Stern & Fouche, 2022. "TheconsumerpriceeffectsofspecifictradepolicyrestrictionsinSouthAfrica," Working Papers 11036, South African Reserve Bank.
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