Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt is one of South Africa’s leading economists and a regular commentator on financial and political developments.
Roodt specialises in monetary and fiscal policy and is currently researching the possible impact of cryptocurrencies on monetary policy.
He ranks as the most referenced economist in the country and received the prestigious Media24 Economist of the Year award.
Apart from being an award-winning economist, he is a well-known author, television and radio presenter, frequent guest lecturer, and a director at Free Market Foundation.
In this Smart Money interview, he discusses his journey to becoming one of South Africa’s most prominent and most referenced economists.
He then unpacks South Africa’s most immediate economic challenges and suggests which policy changes could vastly improve the country.
Roodt also highlights the silver linings in South Africa’s economy, which include the world-class South African Reserve Bank.
He discusses his most recent role as the chairman of Efficient Private Clients and talks about Efficient Group’s plans for the future.
Lastly, Roodt talks about the man behind the economist, including his passion for marathons and ichthyology.
Episode breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 What led you to your current status?
02:25 What do you do in your role as Chairman of The Efficient Group?
04:15 What do you see as the economy's single biggest challenge?
05:25 If you were in control of the economy, what would your first action be?
07:10 Are there any bright spots that we should celebrate?
08:45 Do you have any exciting projects lined up?
10:50 How does ichthyology fit into all of this?
12:00 What keeps you busy in your off time?
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