Tag: Population

Newspaper Column #3: Is unemployment, the real problem? The Story of Supply of Labour – Part III

by sheilasingapore

As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday Nov 4, 2012 edition. Labour is a cost It can assist to generate revenue but it is firstly, a cost.  When we add them up, it can rack up into billions of dollars.  Easily. Hence a situation of ‘that we have labour’, will not be enough reason why … Continue reading Newspaper Column #3: Is unemployment, the real problem? The Story of Supply of Labour – Part III

Newspaper Column #1: Is unmployment the real problem – Part I

by sheilasingapore

As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday Oct 21, 2012 edition (maiden print). This is the 1st of a three part series of this article.  Each part will build on the earlier article to an eventual conclusion.  We invite you to participate in the column as well as do your ‘own homework’ – searching and … Continue reading Newspaper Column #1: Is unmployment the real problem – Part I

Regional Article 23: Unemployment, labour disputes, economic diversification and fertility

by sheilasingapore

  Most countries think supply of labour should drive demand.  We forget then (or choose not to admit to ourselves) that it is demand that drives supply in any situation.  Not the other way around.  It is just not realistic to believe that because we have so many ‘young ones’ here, that there should be jobs … Continue reading Regional Article 23: Unemployment, labour disputes, economic diversification and fertility