Public Economics 8th edition is a southern African textbook on the subject, written by respected South African experts. The new edition deals with current issues such as electricity as a binding constraint on economic growth, changes to taxes, and the effect disasters and risks have with regards to fiscal systems. These discussions demonstrate how public economic theory is relevant to the real-world context. Given the increased interaction and economic cooperation between southern African countries, cross-references to and examples from these countries are made throughout the text. The book equips senior undergraduate and postgraduate students with basic analytical skills and demonstrates how these apply to practical issues. The new edition has additional information and updates on the following: ƒ?½ The different views of equity ƒ?½ Updates on COP 26 ƒ?½ Endogenous growth theory ƒ?½ The tax gap, tax incentives, corporate tax, and property tax ƒ?½ Depreciation allowances ƒ?½ Heterodox vs the conventional approach to fiscal policy ƒ?½ The prerequisites of urban economics The following resources will be available to prescribing lecturers on EduZone: ƒ?½ PowerPoint slides ƒ?½ A solutions manual Student resources will include a self-assessment question bank.