Daily Archives: November 16, 2021

Subsidizing fuel hinders economic growth

Economist Shabdin Mweewa says subsidizing commodities is a short-term solution that hinders economic growth. Speaking exclusively to Q-News, Mr. Mweewa says subsidies on commodities such as fuel have a negative long-term impact on economies as they reduce competition in the industry. He explains that cost reflective prices may be high today, but in the long run once the industry becomes ...

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