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Macroeconomic determinants of SME performance in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)This paper explores the relationship between SME performance, as measured by growth in total annual sales, growth in the number of permanent full-time employees and capacity utilization, and macroeconomic factors- the ... -
Effects of macroeconomic shocks on banking sector loan quality in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)This a paper uses two approaches to analyse the link between loan quality and macroeconomic performance. First evaluating the interaction between different macroeconomic factors using panel regressions second applying a ... -
Modeling nominal exchange rates in Uganda. A comparison between traditional unit root tests and fractional integration
(Strathmore University, 2020)This paper analyzes six major nominal exchange rates in Uganda, determining whether shocks in each series are transitory or permanent in the long run. We obtain results from traditional unit root tests and compare these ... -
Pro-cyclical modelling of cancer mortalities based on macroeconomic factors
(Strathmore University, 2020)This paper tests for the procyclicality of the cancer mortalities and the economic regimes for the various regions, herein outlined as per the World Bank rankings as either high income, upper middle income, lower middle ... -
The pricing of liquidity risk: Evidence from the Nigerian and South African stock markets
(Strathmore University, 2020)This study examines whether an illiquidity premium is priced into the return process of equities. Specifically, the paper uses a liquidity augmented Fama and French (2015) five-factor model to test whether liquidity ... -
Financing preferences of micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya: A discrete choice experiment
(Strathmore University, 2020)MSMEs are universally acknowledged as key drivers of economic growth, due to their significant contribution to production, employment and innovation (Keskin, Senturk, Sungur & Kiris, 2010). However, despite their ... -
The relationship between happiness and income in the East African community
(Strathmore University, 2020)This study aims at determining the impact of income on happiness in the East African Community (EAC). Happiness is measured on a ladder from 0 to 10 where 0 is vety unhappy and 10 is vety happy while income is measured ... -
Human capital, governance and foreign direct investments: Evidence from sub Saharan Africa.
(Strathmore University, 2020)Developing economies in Sub Saharan Africa have become increasingly integrated into the global economy in the recent past. As such, this region has experienced a surge in inward Foreign Direct Investments (FD I). It is ... -
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 ... -
Coronary Heart disease prediction in the USA and factors that favor its occurrence
(Strathmore University, 2021)Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of deaths in adults in Europe ~md North America (WHO, 2017) . Early detection and treatment of this disease is thus a matter of life and death (Gonsalves, Thabtah, ... -
Modelling the optimal growth- maximizing public debt threshold: A case for Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This paper attempts to estimate the optimal growth -maximizing public debt threshold for Kenya by assessing the relationship between public debt and economic growth. The analysis determines the tipping point beyond ... -
ICT development and economic growth: Are southeast African countries doing enough to leverage on ICT?
(Strathmore University, 2021)ICT is fast growing across continents and has brought about aspects of economic growth within countries, particularly developed countries. Over the years, productivity has noticeably increased with businesses and governments ... -
The effect of technological innovation on economic growth: Empirical evidence from Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Kenya's recent classification as a Lower- middle-income country (LMIC) is proof that the economy of Kenya is growing as per the Vis on 2030 Plan set in 2008. As technological innovation development is a known factor for ... -
The impact of delay in achieving the affordable housing goals
(Strathmore University, 2021)Housing plays an essential role in development of an economy, therefore, its provision is a priority for poLicy makers in a country. The Kenyan government, through the big four agenda, implemented an affordable housing ... -
Impact of minimum wage on youth unemployment a case study of East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2021)The aim of this study to investigate the impact of minimum wage policies on employment among the youth population in the East African Community. It implemented a panel data analysis with a sample of three countries: ... -
Flood hazard mapping using GIS in Kenya- A HEC-RAS model applied to mapping the Enkare Narok River
(Strathmore University, 2021)The purpose of this project is to come up with a visual tool to aid in the visualization of flood prone areas, determine the causes of floods and estimate the total damage caused by floods in Narok town. The study uses ... -
Impact of a cashless economy in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study aims to look at the suitability of adopting a cashless economy on Kenya's economy. The objectives of this study are to find the short-term relationship between cashless payments in Kenya and the country's GDP ... -
Modelling volatility in the currency using stochastic models (GARCH and EGARCH)
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study looks into modelling variations in the rate of exchange by utilizing stochastic models. To do this, there are two models we focused on. The two models that are utilized in this study are the GARCH model and ... -
The rate of return of investable assets and economic growth rate in Kenya, 2001 - 2020 .
(Strathmore University, 2021)What is the rate of return of a portfolio .)f investable assets in Kenya and how does it compare with the economic 'growth rate in Kenya? What can we learn about wealth inequality given the rate of return of investable ... -
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 ...
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