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Suicide and the South African business cycle

Published: 2019

Abstract:

Using monthly data for January 2006 – December 2015, this study explores the relationship between suicide and the South African business cycle. Contrary to most previous research, the findings reveal that suicide is pro-cyclical.

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Authors

Amaury Pitot

Centre Member

Ferdi Botha

Tags

Employment

Health

Mental Health

Citation

Botha, F., & Pitot, A. (2019). Suicide and the South African business cycle. Studies in Economics and Econometrics, 43(2), 1-8.

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