Economics Research Papers/Topics

Relationship Between Exports And Gdp Growth In Uganda: (A Case Study Of Periods Between 1992-2011).

ABSTRACT The study was conducted under the topic “Relationship between Exports of and GDP growth in Uganda: (A case study: Periods Between 1992-2011)” The research instruments used for data collection are time series tests, observation, sampling and data Analysis. The researcher made the following findings in accordance with the study objectives: Gross Domestic Product has been showing a general increase over years under study in Uganda (1992-2011). An increase in the GDP growth is due to...

Foreign Aid And Economic Growth In Uganda (2000 To 2010)

Abstract The title of this study is Foreign Aid and Economic Growth in Uganda (2000 to 2010). Its objectives were; to establish the trend of Foreign Aid in Uganda (2000-2010), to establish the trend of GDP growth of Uganda (2000-2010), to investigate the relationship between Foreign Aid and GDP growth in Uganda (2000-2010), the hypothesis of the study was there is no relationship between Foreign Aids and GDP growth in Uganda. Analysis such as Correlation, regression analysis mechanisms ...

The Impact Of Financial Services On The Performance Of Small And Medium Size Enterprises: Acase Study Of Wobulenzi Trading Centre Kampala

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of financial services on the performances of small and medium enterprises in Wobulenzi trading centre Uganda. A cross sectional, descriptive and analytical research design was used. A correlation analysis between the business performances against loans usage and financial acivices was calTied out to test the direction and strength of relationships between the study variables A regression analysis focusing on financial services ...

International tourism and economic growth in Zimbabwe: An ARDL - bounds testing approach

This study investigated the effect of international tourism development on economic growth inZimbabwe, using time series data spanning over the period 1980 to 2017. The main aim of thestudy was to examine whether international tourism is a pathway to economic recovery inZimbabwe. The study adopted the tourism growth model proposed by Balaguer and Cantavella-Jorda [1] and applied the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach and itsassociated Error Correction Model (ECM). T...

Effects Of Value Added Tax Reforms On Household Welfare And Collection Efficiency And The Determinants Of Its Compliance Gap In Kenya

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the Value Added Tax reform process in Kenya, and established its effect on welfare of households and collection efficiency of Value Added Tax. In addition, the study estimated the Value Added Tax gap in Kenya and evaluated its determinants. The study made use of the Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System model to assess the effects of Value Added Tax reforms on household welfare, Value Added Tax efficiency was measured using the Collection-Efficiency model and Valu...

Determinants Of Current Account Balance In Kenya

Abstract Current account is one of the components in the Balance of Payment of a country. It covers all the transactions that involve the real sources (goods, services, income).It comprises the international balances of transactions in trade of goods and services, factor income and current transfers. Current account balance is significant because it is key economic indicator of country’s external performance. Despite this voluminous literature, there is hardly any consensus as regards the ...

Population Growth And Economic Growth 2000-2013 In Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the Effect of population growth rate on Economic growth. The study adopted a cross sectional design which was quantitative and qualitative in nature. It involved descriptive and analytical research designs. The data was tested for reliability, analyzed using statistical package were presented basing on the study objectives. The results revealed a significant negative Effect of population on Economic growth. This means that high levels of popu...

Microfinance And Poverty Reduction In Selected Microfinance Instutions In Nairobi Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to show the relationship between micro finance and pove1iy reduction and how microfinance has led to reduction of poverty in Kenya. The main or general objective of the research was: I. To establish the contribution of micro-finance services in pove1iy reduction in Kenya. II. To identifY the various micro-finance services offered by micro-finance institutions in Kenya.. To identifY the problems that hinder micro-finance services in Kenya. The target popul...

Taxation And Performance Of Small Scale Businesses In Custom Market, Juba,Southernsudan

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of Taxation on the performance of small scale businesses in the custom market in Juba, Southern Sudan. It was correlational descriptive and analytical based on primary and secondary data. Face to face Interviews and questionnaires and observation were utilized in gathering data fro a sample of 70 vendors selected using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. Findings of the study were, most tax collectors were harsh when collecting taxes thus flu...

Foreign Direct Investment And Economic Growth In Uganda (2002-2011).

ABSTRACT The study is focused on Foreign Direct Investment and economic growth (measured by GDP) in Uganda (2002-2011), the study employed time series survey data since it examined data for a short time Its objectives were; to establish the trend of Foreign Direct Investment in Uganda (2002-2011, to establish the trend of Economic growth of Uganda ((2002-2011), and to investigate the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic growth in Uganda (2002-2011). The hypothesis of th...

Foreign Direct Investment And Economic Growth In Uganda (2002-2011)

ABSTRACT The study is focused on Foreign Direct Investment and economic growth (measured by GDP) in Uganda (2002-2011), the study employed time series survey data since it examined data for a short time Its objectives were; to establish the trend of Foreign Direct Investment in Uganda (2002-2011, to establish the trend of Economic growth of Uganda ((2002-2011), and to investigate the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic growth in Uganda (2002-2011). The hypothesis of th...

Privatization And Employment In Uganda~ A Case Study Of Makindye Division, Kampala District~

ABSTRACT This research was concentrated on Privatization and Employment in Uganda, a case study of Makindye division, Kampala district. The study objectives were; to investigate the impact of Privatization on employment, to determine the level of employment, to determine the level of Privatization and to establish the level of employment in Uganda.Both Qualitative and Quantitative research designs were used. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The study used simple rand...

Service Quality And .. Profitability Of National Water And Sewerage Corporation Fort-Portal Area

Abstract. Service Quality and Profitability of National Water and Sewerage Corporation Fort-Portal Area By BY AMUKAMA BRIGHT Bachelor of Business Administration: (finance option) The purpose ofthe study was to investigate what could cause low profitability in NWSC with the high improvements in the services being provided. It focused majorly on the different services that are being offered. how they have been improved and what has led to low profitability in National Water and Sewerage C...

Banking Services And Growth Of Informal Sector In Uganda: A Case Study Of Makin Dye Division Kampala

ABSTRACT The topic of the study was banking services and performance of the informal sector in Makindye division, Kampala. The study was guided by three specific objectives, that included i) determining the extent of banking services; ii) level of performance of informal sector; iii) the effects of banking services on performance of informal sector in Makindye division, Kampala. This research employed descriptive correlational design to describe the relationship between credit financing ...

Impact Of Population Gro\Vth Rate On Unemployment Case Study Kansal~Ga Parish

ABSTRACT This study was intended to find out how population growth rate affects unemployment 111 kansanga parish, in Kampala-Uganda. At a population growth rate of three percent per annum, Kansanga has one of the highest growth rates in Kampala. The country depends predominantly on agricultu re as the backbone of its economy. The sector employs well over 81 percent of the country's 35 million people and contributes about 34 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But despite the importance ...


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