Showing papers by "John M. Luiz published in 2000"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed various data on the South African schooling system since 1910 and found that from an educational perspective South Africa followed a modernisation trajectory that, although it drew ever larger numbers of pupils into the schooling system, was partial, distorted and fundamentally dysfunctional.
Abstract: This paper analyses various data on the South African schooling system since 1910. The data collected for the study cover a wide range of education indicators, from pupil enrolments, pupil teacher ratios, real expenditure (aggregate and per capita), matriculation pass rates, to some indicators of the quality of matriculation passes. The authors provide an indication of both inputs into and outputs of the educational system. In broad terms, the data indicate that from an educational perspective South Africa followed a modernisation trajectory that, although it drew ever larger numbers of pupils into the schooling system, was partial, distorted and fundamentally dysfunctional. The educational process was strongly affected by racial factors. To the extent that education is an important determinant of long run growth performance of economies, this implies that South Africa's educational policies were inimical to its long run growth.
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TL;DR: The State as Pimp: Prostitution, STDs, and the Law in South Africa as discussed by the authors is a seminal work in the field of African studies, focusing on the state as pimp.
Abstract: (2000). On Prostitution, STDs and the Law in South Africa: The State as Pimp. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 21-38.
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TL;DR: The authors argue that differences in growth rates between countries can be traced to the capacity of the state and political system and highlight the role of the elite in the development process, the necessity for a competent and insulated economic bureaucracy, and the significance of embedded autonomy for the state.
Abstract: Takes issue with the way in which economics deals with the state and assumes homogeneous capacity. Instead it argues that differences in growth rates between countries can be traced back to the capacity of the state and political system. A state that is relatively capable is able to provide a political environment conducive to growth. It highlights the role of the elite in the development process, the necessity for a competent and insulated economic bureaucracy, and the significance of “embedded autonomy” for the state. These elements shape the nature and capacity of the state.
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