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PUBLICATIONS Articles in accredited journals

Meyer, D.F., & Ababio, E.P. 2012. Local Economic Development (LED): Building blocks, strategy and implementation for local government in South Africa. Administratio Publica, 20(4), 6-27.

Meyer, D.F., & Venter, A. 2013. Lessons for Africa in economic policy reform: The Mauritius best practice case, in Public Administration in Africa: Performance and challenges. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 167-186.

Meyer, D.F. 2013. The New Growth Path (NGP) for South Africa: Can the policy be applied in the local government sphere? African Journal of Public Affairs (AJPA), 6(1), 15-28.

Meyer, D.F., & Venter, A. 2013. Challenges and solutions for LED municipal institutional arrangements: The case of the Northern Free State. Administratio Publica, 21(4), 91-116.

Meyer, D.F. 2014. Local government’s role in the creation of an enabling developmental environment. Administratio Publica, 22 (1), 24-46.

Meyer, D.F., & Venter, A. 2014. An analysis of the effectiveness of the local government turn-around strategy: The case of Fezile Dabi District Municipality, African Journal of Public Affairs (AJPA), 7(1), 80-93.

Meyer, D.F., & Surujlal, J. 2014. Participation in sport and recreation in a poor community: Perceived constraints and opportunities. African Journal for Physical, Health, Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), Supplement 2:1, 182-195.

Meyer, D.F., & Meyer, N. 2015. The role of tourism in local economic development (LED): A comparative study. African Journal for Physical, Health, Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 22(1), 197-214.

Meyer, D.F., & Keyser, E. 2016. Validation and testing of the lived poverty index (LPI) in a poor South African community. Social Indicators Research, 129, 147-159.

Ogbokor, C.A., & Meyer, D.F. 2016. An econometric investigation of the impact of foreign trade on economic growth: The case of Namibia. British Journal of Economics, Finance and Management, 10(2), 158-173.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. The relationship between the provision of basic needs and participation in sport in a low income community: The case of Sicelo. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 22 (1.1), 145-162.

Mafini, C., Meyer, D.F. 2016. Societal factors and life satisfaction: Evidence from low income urban societies in a developing country. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 8(3), 87-100.

Meyer, D.F., & Ogbokor, C.A. 2016. An econometric time-series analysis of the dynamic relationship between foreign trade and economic growth in a developing country: The case of Namibia. Acta Universitatis Danubius Œconomica, 12(4), 153-170.

De Jongh, J.J., Meyer, N., Meyer, D.F. 2016. Perceptions of local businesses on the employment Tax Incentive Act: The case of the Vaal Triangle region. Journal of Contemporary Management, 13, 409-432.

Meyer, D.F., & Nishimwe-Niyimbanira, R. 2016. The impact of household size on poverty: An analysis of various townships in the Northern Free State, African Population Studies, 30(2), 2283-2295.

Meyer, D.F., & Mafini, C. 2016. Satisfaction with life amongst the urban poor: Empirical results from South Africa. Acta Universitatis Danubius Œconomica, 12(5), 33-50.

Meyer, D.F., & Mafini, C. 2016. Life satisfaction by demography in low income residential areas: Evidence from South Africa. Studia Universitatis Babes Bolyai – Oeconomica, 61(2), 31-48.

Meyer, N., & Meyer, D.F. 2016. The relationship between sport participation and life satisfaction in an impoverished South African community. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 22(3:2), 853-871.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. Predictors of poverty: a comparative analysis of low income communities in the northern Free State region, South Africa. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 8(2), 132-149.

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Meyer, N., Meyer, D.F. & Molefe, K.N. 2016. Barriers to small informal business development and entrepreneurship: The case of the Emfuleni Region. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 13(1), 121-133.

Meyer, D.F., Meyer, N. & Neethling, J.R. 2016. Perceptions of business owners on service delivery and the creation of an enabling environment. Administratio Publica, 24(3), 52-73.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2016. The relationship between the tourism sector and Local Economic Development (LED): The case of the Vaal Triangle Region, South Africa. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, Vol VII 3 (15), 466-472.

Meyer, D.F., De Jongh, J.J. & Meyer, N. 2016. The formulation of a composite regional development index. International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 8(1), 100-116.

Landsberg, J., Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2016. The roles of business chambers in Local Economic Development: The perceptions of business chambers in the Vaal Triangle Region. International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 8(2), 66-83.

Meyer, N., Meyer, D.F. & Kot, S. 2016. Best practice analysis of business incubators: A comparison between South Africa and the Netherlands. Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, Vol VII, 5(19), 1110-1117.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2106. A comparative analysis of the perceptions of business chambers in rural and urban South Africa on the developmental role of local government. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 14(1), 152-162.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2016. The relationship between the creation of an enabling environment and economic development: A comparative analysis of management at local government sphere. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 14(2), 150-160.

Meyer, N., Meyer, D.F. & Kot, S. 2017. The development of a process tool for improved risk management in local government. Quality–Access to Success, 18(1), 425-429.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2017. Best practice management principles for business chambers to facilitate economic development: Evidence from South Africa. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 15(1), 144-153.

Meyer, D.F, de Bruyn, C & Meyer, N. 2017. The importance of tourism in regional economic development: A time-series analysis. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism. Volume VIII, Issue 4(20) Summer 2017, 784-797.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2017. An econometric analysis of entrepreneurial activity, economic growth and employment: The case of the BRICS countries. International Journal of Economic Perspectives. Accepted – to be published December 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. The impact of poverty on life satisfaction in a low income community in South Africa. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11(4), 638-646.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. Quo Vadis: Jobs versus economic growth, the case of South Africa. International Journal of Economic Perspectives. Accepted – to be published December 2017.

Meyer, D.F. & McCamel, R.T. 2017. A time series analysis of the relationship between manufacturing, economic growth and employment in South Africa. Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, 8, 4(26), 1206-1218. doi: https://doi.org/10.14505//jarle.v8.4(26).19.

Meyer, D.F. & Neethling, J.R. 2017. Measurement of the enabling developmental environment: A comparative study in a developing region. Economics and Sociology, 10(4), 67-82.

Habanabakize, T., Meyer, D.F. & Muzindutsi, P.F. 2017. Econometric analysis of the effects of aggregate expenditure on job growth in the private sector: The South African Case. Acta Universitatis Danubius, 13(4), 318-330.

Chipeta, C., Meyer, D.F. & Muzindutsi, P.F. 2017. The effect of exchange rate movements and economic growth on job creation. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Oeconomica, 62(2), 20-41.

Ogbokor, C.A. & Meyer, D.F. 2017. An assessment of the relationship between foreign trade and economic performance: Empirical evidence from South Africa. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 9(1), 161-176.

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Meyer, D.F. 2017. An analysis of the short and long-run effects of economic growth on employment in South Africa. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 9(1), 177-193.

Habanabakize, T., & Meyer, D.F. 2017. An analysis of the relationships between the purchasing managers’ index (PMI), economic growth and employment in the manufacturing sector in South Africa. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 9(2), 66-82.

Meyer, N., & Meyer, D.F. 2017. Best practice management principles for business chambers to facilitate economic development – Evidence from South Africa. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 15(1), 144-153.

Meyer, D.F., Masehla, T.M., & Kot, S. 2017. The Relationship between Economic Growth and Economic Development: A Regional Assessment in South Africa. Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, 8, 4(26), 1377-1385.

Meyer, D.F. & Keyser, E. 2017. Formulation and validation of an Enabling Developmental Environment Scale (EDES) for local economic development (LED). Journal of Economics and Behavioral Sciences, 9(6), 57-66.

Sanusi K.A., Meyer D., Ślusarczyk B. 2017. The relationship between changes in inflation and financial development. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 16 (2), 253-265.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2017. Management of small and medium enterprise (SME) development: An analysis of stumbling blocks in a developing region. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 16 (1), 127-138.

Meyer, D.F., Manete, T. & Muzindutsi, P.F. 2017. The impact of government expenditure and sectoral investment on economic growth in South Africa. Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, 8, 6(28), 1206-1218.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. The development and application of a regional and local economic development assessment instrument. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 10(1), 16-32.

Meyer, D.F, Sanusi, K.A. & Hassan, A. 2018. Analysis of the asymmetric impacts of oil prices on food prices in oil-exporting, developing countries. Journal of International Studies, 11(3), 82-94. doi:10.14254/2071-8330.2018/11-3/7.

Meyer, D.F. & Habanabakize, T. 2018. An analysis of the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), political risk and economic growth in South Africa. Business and Economic Horizons, 14(4), 777-788. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15208/beh.2018.54

Sanusi, K.A., & Meyer, D.F. 2018. An Econometric Analysis of the Relationship between Changes in Government Bonds, Exchange Rate and Inflation Dynamics in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 10(4), 165-173.

Chipeta, C., & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Trade Openness, FDI and Exchange Rate Effects on Job Creation in South Africa's Tradable Sectors. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 10(4), 197-212.

Meyer, D.F. & De Jongh, J.J. 2018. An alternative multi-dimensional regional economic development index: A provincial application in South Africa. International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, 10(1), 97-113.

Sanusi, K.A. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Money demand function in South African economy: Evidence from ARDL and structural breaks analysis. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 10(1), 134-149.

Van Wyngaard, D., Meyer, D.F. & De Jongh, J.J. 2018. An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in South Africa. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 14(6), 281-295.

De Bruyn, C., Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Assessing the Dynamic Economic Impact of Tourism in a Developing Region in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 10(5), 274-283.

Habanabakize, T. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. An Investigation of the Dynamic Effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Interest Rates on GDP in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 10(5), 29-37.

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Meyer, D.F. 2018. Predictors of good governance and effective government management: The case of Poland. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 16 (1), 127-138.

Meyer, D.F. & Habanabakize, T. 2018. Analysis of Relationships and Causality between Consumer Price Index(CPI), the Producer Price Index (PPI)and Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 10(6), 25-32.

Meyer, D.F., Chipeta, C. & McCamel, R.T. 2018. An analysis of the effectiveness of interest rates to facilitate price stability and economic growth in South Africa. Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Oeconomica, 63(3), 68-90.

Garidzirai, R., Meyer, D.F. & Muzindutsi, P.F. 2019. The impact of economic sectors on local economic development (led): The case of the Capricorn region, Limpopo province South Africa. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 11(2), 19-34.

Meyer, D.F. & Habanabakize, T. 2019. An assessment of the value of PMI and manufacturing sector growth in predicting overall economic output (GDP) in South Africa. International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, 11(2), 1-16.

Van der Schyff, T., Meyer, D. & Ferreira, L. 2019. An analysis of impact of the tourism sector as a viable response to South Africa’s growth and development challenges. Journal of International Studies, 12(1), 168-183. doi:10.14254/2071-8330. 2019/12-1/11.

Cooper, T.J. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Towards a developmental or welfare state: The case of South Africa. Administratio Publica, 27(1), 181-201.

Meyer, D.F. & Sanusi, K.A. 2019. A causality analysis of the relationships between gross fixed capital formation, economic growth and employment in South Africa. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Oeconomica, 64(1), 33-44. DOI: 10.2478/subboec-2019-0003.

Sanusi, K.A., Meyer, D.F., & Hassan, A.S. 2019. An investigation of the determinants of foreign exchange reserves in Southern African countries. Journal of International Studies, 12(2), 201-212. doi:10.14254/2071-8330.2019/12-2/12.

Hassan, A.S., Meyer, D.F. & Kot, S. 2019. Effect of Institutional Quality and Wealth from Oil Revenue on Economic Growth in Oil-Exporting Developing Countries. Sustainability, 11(13), 3635 (1-14).

Sanusi, K.A., Hassan, A.S. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Non-linear Effects of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Countries. International Journal of Economics and Management, 13 (1), 193-202.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2019. Assessment of Inclusive Growth Performance: A Comparative Analysis of the BRICS Countries. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 15(4), 191-207.

Meyer, D.F. & De Jongh, J.J. 2019. Application of the Multi-dimensional Regional Economic Development Index (MREDI) in the metropolitan regions of South Africa. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 15(5), 122-141.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. The Tourism Sector in Malaysia: An Analysis of the Impact of Economic Growth, Political Instability and the Exchange Rate Other concept papers. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 5(2), 658-678.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. An Analysis of the Causal Relationships between Economic Development, Good Governance and Political Stability in Malaysia. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 5(2), 639-657.

De Jongh, J.J. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. The Multidimensional Regional Economic Development Index (MREDI) Applied in the North-West Province, A Rural Regional Application Administratio Publica, 27(3), 162-185.

Shah, S.S.H., Khan, M.A., Meyer, N., Meyer, D.F. & Oláh, J. 2019. Does Herding Bias Drive the Firm Value? Evidence from the Chinese Equity Market. Sustainablilty, 11(20), 5583, 1-21

Meyer, D.F. 2019. A quantitative assessment of the impact of government activities on the economy of Poland. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research, 6(2). 220-233.

Habanabakize, T., Meyer, D.F. & Oláh, J. 2019. The Impact of Productivity, Investment and Real Wages on Employment Absorption Rate in South Africa. Social Sciences. 8(12), 330, 1-15.

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Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Examining the impact of entrepreneurial activity on employment and economic growth: The case of the Visegrád countries. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 20(1), 277-292.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. A comparative analysis of economic and governance progression: The case of South Africa and Poland. Administratie si Management Public, (33):47-164, DOI: 10.24818/amp/2019.33-09. Scopus, Q2, SJR 0.54, h-Index 9.

Neethling, J.R. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Formulation and Application of a Local Government Financial Health Index: The Case of the Sedibeng Region. Administratio Publica, 27(4), 235-255.

Rufaro, R. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Econometric Examination of the Impact of Productivity in Economic Sectors on Total Employment in the Capricorn District Municipality, South Africa. Journal of Public Administration, 54(4.1). 908-917.

Van der Schyff, T. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. The Formulation of a Regional Tourism Destination Competitiveness Measurement Instrument. Journal of Public Administration, 54(4.1), 873-887.

Meyer, D.F. & Hassan, A.S. 2020. Analysis of the impact of exchange rate volatility on the South African government bond market. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 12(2), 271-289. (output=0.5)

Hassan, A.S. & Meyer, D.F. 2020. Analysis of the non-linear effect of petrol price changes on inflation in South Africa. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 12(1), 34-49. (output=0.5)

Habanabakize, T, & Meyer, D.F. 2020. Modelling the effects of changes in the exchange rate, oil price and real wages on the trade balance in South Africa. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 12(7), 204-220. (output=0.5)

Meyer, D.F. 2020. An empirical assessment of the relationships between the manufacturing sector, economic growth and changes in price indexes: the case of Poland. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 12(7), 186-203. (output=1.0)

Faid, G., Tariq, M.M., Ishtiaq, A., Zeynvand, V.L., Meyer, D.F. & Máté, D. 2020. The nexus of E-government and increased productivity relative to income level comparison. Business, Management and Education, 18(1), 88-105. (output=0.166)

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2020. The relationships between entrepreneurial factors and economic growth and development: the case of selected European countries. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 21(1), page numbers to follow. (output=0.5)

Meyer, D.F. 2020. The impact of globalisation on economic growth: the case of Visegrad countries. Forum Scientiae Oeconomia, 8(2), 25-36. (output=0.00)

Garidzirai, R. & Meyer, D.F. 2020. The Contribution of Key Economic Sectors on Poverty Alleviation in the Capricorn District Municipality: A Panel ARDL Model. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 15(2), 159-172. (output=0.5).

Meyer, D.F. 2020. Does the Diversification of the Economy Matter? An Assessment of the Situation in South Africa. E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 2(39), 181-194. (output=1.0)

Meyer, N., & Meyer, D.F. 2020. Entrepreneurship as a Predictive Factor for Employment and Investment: the Case of Selected European Countries. E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 2(39), 165-180. (output=0.5)

Pasara, M.T., Gonyora, C., & Meyer, D.F. 2020. Attitudes, knowledge and practices of customs administrators on trade facilitation. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Oeconomica, 65(2), 60-78. (output=0.33)

Anwar, M., Khattak, M. S., Popp, J., Meyer, D. F., & Máté, D. (2020). The nexus of government incentives and sustainable development goals: is the management of resources the solution to non-profit organisations?. Technological and Economic Development of Economy, 1-27. https://doi.org/10.3846/tede.2020.13404 (output=0.2) (SCOPUS)

Hassan, A.S. & Meyer, D.F., (2020), Financial Development – Income Inequality Nexus in South Africa: A Nonlinear Analysis, International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 12 (2): 335- 351. Doi: 10.34109/ijefs.202012206. (output=0.5) (SCOPUS).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. Exploration of solutions for revitalization of rural areas in South Africa. MJSS, March 2014, Vol 5(3).

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Meyer, D.F. 2014. The interventionist role of the state in socio-economic and political development in democratic South Africa (1994-2014). MJSS. May 2014, Vol 5 (7).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. LED, challenges and solutions: The case of the Northern Free State region, MJSS, July 2014, Vol 5 (11).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. Job creation, a mission impossible? The South African case. MJSS. July 2014, Vol 5 (11).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. The determinants of life satisfaction in a low income, poor community in South Africa, MJSS, November 2014, Vol 5 (13).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. The impact of housing and basic services delivery on low income communities in South Africa: The case of the Northern Free State region, MJSS, November 2014, Vol 5 (13).

Meyer, D.F. 2014. Foreign aid, challenges and solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa, MJSS,

November 2014, Vol 5 (18). Article written with H van der Elst, NWU. Conference proceedings (A total of 57 accredited conference proceedings)

Meyer, D.F. 2014. The impact of basic services and housing on low income communities: the case of the northern Free State. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS), May 31 to June 1, Budva, Montenegro.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. Revitalization strategies for rural regions in a developing country: The case of South Africa. Paper presented at the Rural Development Conference organized by the Tomorrow People Organization, 13 to 15 March, Bangkok, Thailand.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. Rural development classification, solutions and best practice guidelines for a developing country. Paper presented at the Rural Development Conference organized by the Tomorrow People Organization, 13 to 15 March, Bangkok, Thailand.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. Strategies for development of rural regions in developing countries. Paper presented at the 11th International Economic and Social Development Conference, Building of Resilient Communities Conference organized by the ESD Organization, 17 to 18 December 2015, Zagreb, Croatia.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. Formulation and testing of a local economic development potential assessment tool. Paper presented at the 13th International Economic and Social Development Conference organized by the ESD Organization, 14 to 16 April, Barcelona, Spain.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. Solutions for economic development in rural regions: The case of the Northern Free State region. Paper presented at the 13th International Economic and Social Development Conference organized by the ESD Organization, 14 to 16 April, Barcelona, Spain.

Landsberg, J., Meyer, D.F., & Meyer, N. 2016. The roles of business chambers in local economic development: The perceptions of business chambers in the Vaal Triangle region. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Social Sciences in Cape Town, South Africa on 22-23 September 2016.

Meyer, D.F., De Jongh, J. & Meyer, N. 2016. The formulation of a development index as tested in the Vaal Triangle Region, South Africa. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Social Sciences in Cape Town, South Africa on 22-23 September 2016.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2016. Best practice principles for business incubators: A comparison between South Africa and the Netherlands. Paper presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference of Management in High Tatras, Slovakia on 29 September 2016 to 2 October 2016. p. 116-122.

Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2016. The Creation of an Enabling Environment for small businesses to prosper by Local Government through Service Delivery and Management. Paper presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference of Management in High Tatras, Slovakia on 29 September 2016 to 2 October 2016. p. 123-129.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2016. The perceptions of Business Chambers on the developmental role of Local Government: The Case of the Western Cape, South Africa. Paper presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference of Management in High Tatras, Slovakia on 29 September 2016 to 2 October 2016. p. 108-115.

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Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2016. The relationship between the tourism sector and Local Economic Development (LED): the case of the Vaal Triangle Region, South Africa. Paper presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference of Management in High Tatras, Slovakia on 29 September 2016 to 2 October 2016. p. 476-482.

Meyer, D.F. & Meyer, N. 2017. An econometric analysis of entrepreneurial activity, economic growth and employment: The case of the BRICS countries. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 to 12 July 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. Quo Vadis: Jobs versus economic growth, the case of South Africa. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 to 12 July 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. The impact of poverty on life satisfaction in a low income community in South Africa. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 to 12 July 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. The formulation and application of a local economic development assessment instrument. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences in Durban South Africa on 24 to 25 August 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2017. An analysis of a long and short-run impact of economic growth on employment in South Africa. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences in Durban South Africa on 24 to 25 August 2017.

Meyer, D.F. & Habanabakize, T. 2017. Econometric analysis of relationships between gross domestic product and the purchasing managers index impacts on employment in the manufacturing sector in South Africa. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences in Durban South Africa on 24 to 25 August 2017.

Meyer, D.F. & Ogbokor, C. 2017. An assessment of the relationship between foreign trade and economic performance: Empirical evidence from South Africa. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences in Durban South Africa on 24 to 25 August 2017.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. Formulation and application of an alternative inclusive growth index: The case of Poland and South Africa. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary issues in theory and practice of management (CITPM), Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland on 19 to 20 April 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. Non-economic indexes and economic growth: A comparative econometric analysis of Poland and South Africa. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary issues in theory and practice of management (CITPM), Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland on 19 to 20 April 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. A best practice analysis of the relationship between LED and globalization in developing countries. Paper presented at the 31st International Business Information Management Conference (IBIMA) held in Milan, Italy from 25 to 26 April 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. An analysis of clusters and SEZs as tools for regional economic growth in developing countries. Paper presented at the 31st International Business Information Management Conference (IBIMA) held in Milan, Italy from 25 to 26 April 2018.

De Bruyn, C., Meyer, N. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Assessing the dynamic economic impact of tourism in a developing region in South Africa. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Chipeta, C. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Trade openness, FDI and exchange rate effects on job creation in South Africa's tradable sectors. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Sanusi, K.A., Hassan, A. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Non-linear effects of public debt on economic growth in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

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Habanabakize, T. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. An analysis of the inter-relationships and causality between consumer price index (CPI), purchasing managers’ index (PMI) and producer price index (PPI) in South Africa. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Meyer, DF. & Habanabakize, T. 2018. An investigation of the dynamic effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) and interest rates on GDP in South Africa. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Ramudzuli, M. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. The impact of inflation and employment on grow in South Africa: A post-global financial crisis analysis. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Van der Schyff, T., Meyer, D.F. & Ferreira, L. 2018. An analysis of the impact of the tourism sector as a viable alternative to South Africa’s growth and development challenges. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Meyer, D.F. & Sanusi, K.A. 2018. An econometric analysis of the relationship between changes in government bonds, exchange rate and inflation dynamics in South Africa. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS/IFRD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 to 17 August 2018.

Meyer, D.F. & De Jongh, J.J. 2018. Regional economic development index: A provincial application in South Africa. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) held in George, South Africa from 29 to 31 August 2018.

Garidzirai, R. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. The impact of economic sectors on LED: The case of the Capricorn region, Limpopo Province South Africa. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) held in George, South Africa from 29 to 31 August 2018.

Habanabakize, T. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. An assessment of the value of PMI and manufacturing sector growth in predicting overall economic output (GDP) in South Africa. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) held in George, South Africa from 29 to 31 August 2018.

Sanusi, K.A. & Meyer, D.F. 2018. Structural break and money demand function: Further evidence from the South African economy. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) held in George, South Africa from 29 to 31 August 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. An analysis of inclusive growth progress in the Visegrad Countries using an alternative index. Paper to be presented at 7th International conference scientific conference, Management 2018. University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Management, Konštantínova 16, Prešov 08001, Slovak Republic. 26 - 29 September 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. An econometric analysis of the relationship between non-economic indexes and economic growth: The case of the Visegrad countries. Paper to be presented at 7th International conference scientific conference, Management 2018. University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Management, Konštantínova 16, Prešov 08001, Slovak Republic. 26 - 29 September 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. An analysis of the relationship of the tourism sector in relation to economic growth, exchange rate and political stability in South Africa. Paper presented at the 11th International RAIS Conference, at the John Hopkins University, Rockville, 19-20 November 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2018. The impact of changes in fuel prices on inflation and economic growth in South Africa. Paper presented at the 11th International RAIS Conference, at the John Hopkins University, Rockville, 19-20 November 2018.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. An analysis of the causal relationships between economic development, good governance and political stability in Malaysia. Paper presented at the 1st International Global

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Conference on Management and Development Economics, at Resorts World, Langkawi, Malaysia, 17-18 March 2019.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. The tourism sector in Malaysia: An analysis of the impact of economic growth, political instability and the exchange rate. Paper presented at the 1st International Global Conference on Management and Development Economics, at Resorts World, Langkawi, Malaysia, 17-18 March 2019.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. Explanation of modern regional and local economic development ,easurement tools. Key note address. New trends in management and production engineering - regional, cross-border and global perspectives. Brenna, Poland, 6-7 June 2019. Conference arrange by WSB university.

Hassan, A.S. & Meyer, D.F. 2019. Analysis of the impact of a volatile exchange rate on yields on government bonds in South Africa. Paper presented at the ICSS Annual Conference, 4-5 September 2019, Vanderbijlpark.

Meyer, D.F. & Hassan, A.S. 2019. A Threshold analysis of the non-linear effect of petroleum price changes on inflation in South Africa. Paper presented at the ICSS Annual Conference, 4-5 September 2019, Vanderbijlpark

Meyer, D.F. 2019. Keynote speaker Professor Daniel F. Meyer from the TRADE Research focus area, North-West University, South Africa, delivered the speech "An Assessment of the Importance of the Agricultural Sector on Economic Growth and Development in South Africa". The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences organized the IISES International Academic Conference, which was held on September 23 - 26, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, at the Pompeu Fabra University. The conference was co-organized by the University of West Bohemia - Faculty of Economics, and hosted by the Pompeu Fabra University.

Meyer, D.F. 2019. An empirical analysis of the impact of employment, wages and inflation on consumer spending in a developing country, South Africa. The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences organized the IISES International Academic Conference, which was held on September 23 - 26, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, at the Pompeu Fabra University. The conference was co-organized by the University of West Bohemia - Faculty of Economics, and hosted by the Pompeu Fabra University.

Meyer, D.F. 2020. The relationship between economic globalization and macro-economic variables: The case of the Visegrad countries. New trends in management and production engineering - regional, cross-border and global perspectives. Brenna, Poland, 5 June 2012. Conference arrange by WSB university. Online conference

Meyer, D.F. 2019. An alternative multi-dimensional regional economic development index: A provincial application in South Africa. Paper presented at the LED research symposium 2019, at UKZN, Durban, South Africa, 26-27 March 2019.

Meyer, D.F. 2011. International conference on public management. Presented a paper on LED implementation at local government. University of Pretoria, South Africa, 24 to 25 February 2011.

Meyer, D.F. 2011. International conference on public management. Presented a paper on the NGP and implementation on the local sphere of government. Durban, South Africa, 19 to 22 October 2011.

Meyer, D.F. 2012. International conference on public management. Presented a paper on the NGP and local implementation. Pretoria, 16 to 17 November 2012.

Meyer, D.F. 2012. Annual Eco-Health conference. Presented a paper on quality of life in the Northern Free State. Van Der Bijl Park, 19 to 20 November 2012.

Meyer, D.F. 2014. 4th international conference on humanities and social sciences ICHSS 2014, May 31 to June 1, Budva, Montenegro. Presented two papers namely the impact of basic services and housing on low income communities: the case of the northern Free State and the determinants of life satisfaction in a poor community: the case of Sicelo. Also chaired one of the sessions.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. Chief organizer of a symposium on LED. Also presented on the state of LED in the Vaal Region, 12 February 2015, NWU Vaal Campus, Vanderbijlpark.

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Meyer, D.F. 2015. 46th International Community Development Society Conference, 19 to 23 July, Lexington, Kentucky, US.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. Chief organizer of a symposium on LED. Also presented on the state of LED in the Vaal Region, 19 November 2015, NWU Vaal Campus, Vanderbijlpark.

Meyer, D.F. 2015. International Conference on Social Science and Economics (ICSSE) on 28 November 2015, Brussels, Belgium. Presented the paper “Formulation and testing of a local economic development potential assessment tool”.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. LED @ NWU: Best practice and innovation in LED is SA. Presented the paper at the EP Nuffic 2nd annual congress on 22 March 2016, Hilversum, The Netherlands.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. Formulation and testing of a local economic development potential assessment tool. Conference paper presented at the 6th International Value Conference, 22 to 24 May 2016, Zebula Lodge, Bela Bela.

Meyer, D.F. 2016. The 360ᵒ degree teaching, learning and research approach: The case of the Honours programme in Economics. Conference paper presented at the 6th ADS Seminar, 31 May to 1 June 2016, Vanderbijlpark.

COMPLETED MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS: SUPERVISOR AND CO-SUPERVISOR

Completed Doctoral theses

Student: C.A. Ogbokor Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Foreign trade and economic growth in Namibia: A time series analysis. Status: Graduated, October 2015. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: C. Mafini Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Investigating socio-economic drivers of life satisfaction: A comparative study of low income groups in Southern Gauteng. Status: Graduated, April 2016. Study field: Development economics Student: M. Mokwena Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Impact of social grants on food security: Evidence from low income communities in Gauteng. Status: Graduated, October 2016. Study field: Development economics Student: R. Garidzirai Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Analysis of key economic sectors promoting local economic development (LED) for strategy development in the Capricorn region, Limpopo Province. Status: Graduated, May 2018. Study field: Development economics Student: T. Habanabakize Qualification: PhD in Economics

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Title: Time-series analysis of the interactions between productivity, real wage, investment spending and sectoral employment in South Africa. Status: Graduated, April 2019. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: K. Sanusi Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: An economic analysis of fiscal policy and monetary policy interdependence: a comparative study between Nigeria and South Africa. Status: Graduated, April 2019. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: AS Hassan Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Relationship between external debt, institutional quality and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Status: Graduated, April 2020. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: C Cipeta Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Analysis of South Africa’s financial market relationship with business cycle indicators for financial stability. Status: Graduated, April 2020. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: David Mhlanga (co-promoter) Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction: Evidence from Small Scale Agricultural Sector in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe Status: Graduated, April 2020. Study field: Development economics Student: NP Mncayi Qualification: PhD in Economics Title: An analysis of underemployment amongst young people in South Africa: The case of university graduates. Status: Graduated, July 2020. Study field: Labour- economics and development economics

Completed Masters’ dissertations

Student: T. Habanabakize: Graduated in 2016: M.Com: A Cross-sector analysis of the interaction between aggregate expenditure and job creation in South Africa. (co-supervisor). Study field: Macro-economics and development economics. Student: R. Neethlingh: Graduated in 2016: M.Com: A comparative analysis of business owner’s perceptions of the creation of an enabling developmental environment in the Sedibeng Municipal region. (Cum Laude) Study field: Regional economic development.

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Student: T.K.J. Manete: Graduated in 2018: M.Com: The impact of investment on economic growth and employment in South Africa: A sectoral approach Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: C. Chipeta: Graduated in 2018: M.Com: Effects of openness to trade, exchange rate fluctuation and foreign direct investment on job creation in South Africa. (Cum Laude). Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: R.T. McCamel: Graduated in 2018: M.Com: The impact of manufacturing and its sub-sectors on GDP and employment in South Africa: A time-series analysis. (Cum Laude). Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: S.M. Manqa: Graduated in 2018: M.Com: Analysis of freight movement activities in the Sedibeng region. Study field: Regional economic development. Student: D. Van Wyngaard: Graduated in 2019: M.Com: An analysis of monetary policy and its effect on inflation and economic growth in South Africa. Study field: Macro-economics and development economics Student: T. van der Schyff: Graduated in 2019: M.Com: An investigation of the formulation of a regional tourism competitiveness index. (Cum Laude). Study field: Regional economic development. Student: S. Bezuidenhout: Graduated in 2019: M.Com: An analysis of the South African social security system. (Cum Laude). Study field: Development economics Student: M. Ramudzuli: Graduated in 2019: M.Com: The relationship between income inequality, economic growth and poverty in South Africa. (Co-supervisor) Study field: Macro-economic Student: R. Magoane: Graduate May 2020: M.Com: (Cum Laude). Interactions between political risk, real exchange rate and foreign direct investment inflows in South Africa. Study field: Financial Economics Student: JT Cooper: Graduate May 2020: M.Com: (Cum Laude). An analysis of the impact of the size and type of government intervention on economic growth in South Africa. Study field: Development economics