QUESTION1)
1.1 Explain in your own words the concept of import substitution and its effect on countries that have adopted such a policy.
1.2 Explain fully the background to South Africa’s previous fairly high level of import duty protection (very high protection for cars and textiles and clothing) and why the South African government has since 1994 pursued a policy of reducing import restrictions and duties.
QUESTION2) What roles can governments play in export development and what actions is the South African government taking to develop this country’s exports? Students should use the DTI website, in addition to the course notes, to answer this question