Webinar
The Legacy of Apartheid: Labour Misallocation and Firm-level Outcomes in South Africa
How much of South Africa’s current labour market inefficiency can be traced back to apartheid‑era policy design. This webinar draws on new research from the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme, examining how historical labour market restrictions continue to shape the allocation of workers across firms, sectors, and locations. By linking detailed archival records of apartheid legislation with contemporary firm-level data, the paper provides new evidence on how past institutional constraints persist in today’s economy.
