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An econometric analysis of factors that influence the performance of green bonds in emerging markets
(Strathmore University, 2021)Developing nations are the most vulnerable to the effects of Climate change. This acts as a hindrance in the fight against poverty and improving the livelihoods of their citizens. Green bonds were created to finance ... -
An Econometric analysis of the relationship between oil price change and inflation dynamics in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to analyse the relat ionship between global oil price and inflation in Kenya. The specifi c objective of the study was to investigate the . impact of fluctuations of global oil price on Kenyan ... -
Education advantages in health: Exploring the factors influencing better health for the educated in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2021)The East African region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda) faces several country specific stumbling blocks that hamper socio-economic growth within the borders, common across the region is the advancements ... -
The effect of an IPO on the share performance of industry rivals - an event study analysis of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)The research project analyzes the impact an Initial Public Offering has on the share performance of industry rivals. Access to funds is one of the key processes of firms and an IPO is one of the channels that firms seeking ... -
Effect of capital structure on financial performance: the case of banks listed on the Nairobi securities exchange.
(Strathmore University, 2016)This paper seeks to examine the relationship between capital structure and bank perfonnance in Kenya. This study has employed the use of panel data techniques to analyze the relationship between capital structure and bank ... -
The effect of capital structure on profitability of nonfinancial firms listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(Strathmore University, 2015)Financing businesses presents a number of challenges both to the management and the potential investors. One of the key issues is the choice between debt and equity as financing strategies. Past studies show that firms ... -
The effect of climate change on the pricing of weather index-based crop insurance in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)The Agricultural sector is a pillar of the economies of many developing countries around the world. In Kenya, the sector contributes an average of 24% to the GDP directly and 27% indirectly through connection to other ... -
Effect of compliance of prudent financial regulation to Kenya's Commercial banks' stability
(Strathmore University, 2017)The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of compliance of prudent financial regulation to Kenya's commercial banks' stability. The study sought to address the following research question: Is there any link between ... -
Effect of corruption on social welfare issues in the Kenyan economy
(Strathmore University, 2021)Corruption has become widespread especially in developing countries and has affected their economies and growth. Due to high corruption rates in Kenya, it has put off foreign investors as well as foreign aid. Corruption ... -
The Effect of demographic transition on the equity risk premium in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)While a multitude of research has focused on the effects of demographics on asset prices and returns in developed countries, the same lacks in frontier and emerging countries. The findings and conclusions of such results ... -
The effect of environmental performance on stock returns: a study of South African stock markets
(Strathmore University, 2017)Changes in climate change have brought about new strategies in investing. This is further reiterated with the creation of sustainability indices which are able to capture the performance of stocks with a strong sustainable ... -
Effect of exchange rate volatility on foreign direct investment - the case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)The purpose of this research study was to examine the effect of exchange rate volatility on foreign direct investment (FDI) in a developing nation with the focus being Kenya. Time series data ranging from 1993-2013 were ... -
Effect of exchange rate volatility on foreign direct investment in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2018)The aim of this study was to dete1mine the impact of exchange rate volatility on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the East African region. The countries studied include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The ... -
The effect of exchange rate volatility on Kenyan exports to the USA
(Strathmore University, 2015)This paper empirically investigates the impact of exchange rate volatility on aggregate Kenyan exportsto the USA. To investigate this relationship the model used is a traditional export demand function where the proxy for ... -
Effect of external debt on inflation: the case of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
(Strathmore University, 2021)High inflation is considered to be a threat to growth of emerging countries. However, most of these countries need to borrow in order to cater for budget deficits and sustain economic growth. The aim of this study is to ... -
The effect of foreign direct investment on the level of carbon emissions in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Foreign direct investment (FDI) can be thought of as either a blessing or a curse to the economies of countries. The study was investigating the impact FDI has on the level of carbon emissions Through FDI, growth of ... -
The effect of globalization on C02 emissions in the East African community member countries
(Strathmore University, 2021)Given that the East African Community continuous to expand and grow economically, this has led to an increase in globalisation and urbanisation in the region hence it is foreseeable that these changes would have an effect ... -
Effect of home-host regulatory differences on the efficiency of foreign banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study examines the effect of home country and host country regulations on the efficiency of foreign banks in Kenya; using bank level data based on a sample of two foreign banks and three local banks of the top tier ... -
The effect of inflation on stock returns and affirmation of the Fisherian hypotheses
(Strathmore University, 2015-12)This study basically studies the long-run relationships as well as the dynamic interactions between inflation and stock returns in Kenya. Monthly data from the Nairobi Stock Exchange index and the Consumer Price Index is ... -
The effect of inflation risk on the equity risk premium - evidence from Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03-23)This research is an analysis of the relationship between inflation volatility and Equity Risk Premium (ERP) volatility in Kenya. The study uses the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity-in-Mean (GARCH-M) ...
