Research Papers/Topics in Cooperative Economics and Management

Real Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate And Private Investments In Uganda (1990-2014)

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of real exchange rate and inflation on private investments in Uganda. The two objectives were to determine the effect of real exchange rate on private investment; to determine the effect of inflation rate on private investment. The study used Real exchange rate, Inflation rate, Bank credit, Foreign direct investment, Public investment and trade as the determinants of private investment using secondary data for a period of 1990-...

THE EFFECT OF PROMOTIONAL MIX ELEMENTS ON SALES VOLUME: A STUDY AT COTTEX TEXTILE INDUSTRY PLC

Abstract The overall objective of this study was to determine the effect of promotional mix elements on sales volume. The research used descriptive and explanatory research design based on the scope of the study. It utilized primary and secondary data using self-administered questionnaires and unstructured personal interviews following census sampling techniques to the population of Cottex textile industry plc. Finally, the data collected from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive-a...

Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Namibia: A Comparative Study Of Social Welfare Grants In The Oshana And The Khomas Regions

ABSTRACT Namibia is one of the countries in Southern Africa seriously affected by HIV/AIDS. To that end the pandemic contributed heavily to the burden of Orphans and vulnerable children in the country. The loss of a parent causes trauma and jeopardizes the future of the child. It is also observed that the death of a parent due to HIV/AIDS contribute to the rejection, isolation and exclusion by both the family members and caretakers. This study examines the living conditions and problems and c...

Advantage of imitation and innovation for economic development and sustainability

 Annotation: There are a few who invent great ideas that renew the past and move the future. Imitation takes place in all area of life, from educational sphere to Business, IT Technology Companies, Car Manufacturing companies, Building and construction companies, furniture’s and decorating firms, Engineering, law, medicine, government institutions, press publishing companies, TV, etc. The road to development and sustainable growth lies in the power and art of imitation.  We can see these ...

THE NETWORK OF ARTERIAL ROADS AND OTHER EXPLANATORY VARIABLES AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VALUES IN IKEJA

INTRODUCTION Transportation and property are important in physical and economic development of towns and cities all over the world. Property and land values tend to increase in areas with expanding transportation networks, and increase less rapidly in areas without such improvements. Rapid and continued rise in housing and land prices are expected in cities with transportation improvements and rapid economic and population growth (Goldberg, 1970). Man, nations, regions and the world would be...