Abstract
Social grants in South Africa play a critical
role in reducing poverty and promoting social
development. This study evaluates the economic
impact of State Old Age Pensions (SOAP),
Disability Grants (DG), Child Support Grants
(CSG), Care (CDG), Foster Care Grants (FCG) and
Grants-in-Aid (GIA). The analysis evaluates the
role of social assistance promoting household
development, examining effects on health,
education, housing and vital services. In the
impact of social grants on labour market
participation and labour productivity, providing
an analysis sides of the labour market. The study
also quantifies the macro-economic impact of
social assistance impact on savings, consumption
and the composition of aggregate demand.
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