Our Philosophy

Economists.co.za is completely independent, with no outside shareholders, no business in securities or other financial products, and no conflicting loyalties. Our loyalties are quite simply to you - our clients, to whom we pledge to provide full, unbiased coverage as it affects your interests, and to "tell it as we see it", whether that is good or bad.

Our economic indicators are real and are based on hard facts "on the ground". We build these economic indices to help inform people and our clients or as in many cases their clients. This way we can bring new facts to the table and help clients establish themselves as knowledge leaders.

While we concentrate on economic questions which are relevant for decision-makers in both the real economy and in financial markets, we are not investment advisers. Economists dot coza produces the raw material on which good investment decisions, both real and financial, may be based. We offer our independent economic views and data to give better insights into strategic and investment decisions.

Economists.co.za is not afraid of standing out from the pack. But we are afraid of conveying messages which are confusing. If we do not have a view we will say so. But when we do have one, we will not hesitate to express it - even if it is strongly against the consensus opinion. The paramount values which we seek to uphold are independence of thought and insight with clarity. While we want our forecast numbers to be accurate (which they often are) we serve our clients best if they can make informed and thoughtful decisions.

We believe in working with others were they have the expertise and where we still can add value. Otherwise we get out of the kitchen. We believe in reading and learning every day. We believe that our clients often have better knowledge than we do but that we can put their information in better context both in terms of business cycles and in terms the broader economic environment.