Question1

In the narrative it is alluded that the state hasnt been able to fulfil its constitutional role of ensuring that all South African residents have enough food to enjoy a dignified life. This was especially true during the period of the COVID-19 epidemic. Research on youth unemployment shows, there are multiple barriers keeping many of the countrys young people locked out of labour market opportunities. These include a mismatch between their education and the skills needed in the economy. The particularly low level of skills among young people constrains their ability to enter the labour market. Economic planning may be described as conscious efforts on the part of government to influence, direct and, in some cases, even control changes in the principle economic variables.

A number of theories that focused on development and economic planning has been developed over the years. In this regard, elaborate on Myrdal s theories on economic development and planning.(20)