Labor costs were lower because unions were weaker.
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The unemployment rate in South Africa fluctuates as it does in every country around the world. There is no correlation with the fluctuations with the unemployment rate and the South African business cycle.
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what year did panama move from south America to north America Another Answer: Ever since the Panama Canal has been there (1913), Panama is located in both North and South America.
Many South African businesses are export businesses. This means that they make a higher profit when the Rand is weaker against the currencies of the countries these businesses export to. Major export destinations include USA, UK, and the EU. The import businesses would be most happy when the Rand is stronger, because then they can invest in more stock and, again, increase their returns. The value of the rand (in conjunction with international oil prices), also affects the amount of money businesses have to spend on fuel, plastic, etc, which directly affects either their prices or profit margins.
I would get a family lawyer and ask them about it...