{"product_id":"kasinomics-unleashed-trade-paperback","title":"KasiNomics Unleashed (Trade Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the inspiring kasipreneurs of the informal economy, from bakers to backroom rental barons, coffee innovators to goat breeders, kasi delivery people to spaza innovators, mattress makers, backroom builders, vetkoek fryers and chicken dust queens, kota franchises and backyard auto mechanics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kasipreneurs not only sustain their communities but also drive considerable economic growth and social improvement. Each one has a unique story, yet they share a common thread of perseverance, innovative spirit, resilience and ingenuity. While formal statistics paint a bleak picture of widespread unemployment, this book tells a different story – one of ingenuity, resilience and drive. These are the men and women who are creating their own opportunities, building livelihoods, and contributing to the economy in ways that often go unrecognised. Their stories challenge the narrative and shine a light \u003cbr\u003eon a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit thriving in the heart of the informal economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasiNomics Unleashed is also the story of the corporate pioneers; the executives who thrive doing business in these informal spaces – the listed property companies, township butchery chains, grocery delivery founders, furniture suppliers, financial services entrepreneurs and township property developers. As you delve into the tales of these \u003cbr\u003eenterprising executives, you will discover insights and lessons that transcend the boundaries of conventional business wisdom. This is, on one hand, a book from GG Alcock about the business opportunities, pitfalls and key success factors for business in these \u003cbr\u003erural and township spaces. But mostly it’s a deeply human story of the inspiring, tenacious entrepreneurs of our informal economy who are otherwise invisible – they are the future … a KasiNomic power unleashed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GG Alcock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582264004786,"sku":"9781067228965","price":350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9191\/8002\/files\/FRONTCOVER-KasiNomicsUnleashedbyGGAlcock.jpg?v=1760534263","url":"https:\/\/www.wordsworth.co.za\/products\/kasinomics-unleashed-trade-paperback","provider":"Wordsworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}