ECS 3707 Assessment 05 Semester 2 2025 1.3 Analyse empirical evidence: Use the provided data (e.g., DALYs, HCI, U-HCI, inhibiting, education outcomes, GDP vs. population growth) to evaluate South Africa’s performance and identify inefficiencies. 20

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1.1 Contextualise the development economic challenge South Africa is facing. Summarise the dual
challenges facing South Africa; poor healthcare/education outcomes and slow economic growth;
and explain how they are interconnected. 15 .................................................................................4
1.2 Apply economic development theory: Use Human Capital Theory, Endogenous Growth Theory,
and Structural Change Theory to explain the relationship between investment in people and long-
term economic growth. 20 ............................................................................................................6
1.3 Analyse empirical evidence: Use the provided data (e.g., DALYs, HCI, U-HCI, inhibiting,
education outcomes, GDP vs. population growth) to evaluate South Africa’s performance and
identify inefficiencies. 20..............................................................................................................9
1.4 Assess policy inefficacies: Investigate why South Africa, despite high public spending on
education and healthcare, is underperforming. Discuss issues like governance, equity,
infrastructure, and access. 20 .................................................................................................... 13
1.5 Suggest five targeted policy reforms that could enhance human capital productivity and align
social investment with growth. Consider early childhood investment, healthcare system reforms,
and education system restructuring. (Make recommendations) 15 .............................................. 17
1.6 Reflect on the broader implications of underdeveloped human capital for long-term socio-
economic stability. (Conclusion) 10 ............................................................................................ 20
References ................................................................................................................................ 24




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