Browsing BBSE Research Projects by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
Effect of information asymmetry on merger and acquisition premium: a case study of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)The purchase price of an asset is important since a high price may lead to financial distress for the buyer while a lower price might lead to the rejection of the bid. The research tries to examine the effect of information ... -
Effect of information sharing on lending to small and medium sized businesses in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Small and medium sized businesses in Kenya have long been unable to access financing from formal institutions. This is because lending to small businesses has been considered risky, especially in the absence of credit ... -
The effect of interest rate changes on the stock market
(Strathmore University, 2016)The paper evaluates the existence and nature of the relationship between changes in interest rates and stock returns in Kenya with an aim to improve policy development and investment decision-making. This study uses the ... -
Effect of macroeconomic shocks on REITs returns
(Strathmore University, 2021)While REITs are useful investment vehicle that offer a variety of benefits , little is known about how they inter<1ct with the macroeconomic conditions in developing REITs markets. The objective of this study was to establish ... -
Effect of market concetration and competition on the technical efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Market structure as represented by market concentration and competition affects the technical efficiency of the banking industry. However, the direction of the relationship between market structure and technical efficiency ... -
Effect of mobile money services on the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya - an explanatory study
(Strathmore University, 2015-12)The purpose of the study was to establish the Effect of Mobile Money Services on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya. This study investigated the effect of covered transaction cost, financial accessibility ... -
Effect of mobile money services on the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya - an explanatory study evidence from Metalwork Artisans in Nairobi county
(Strathmore University, 2015-12)The purpose of the study was to establish the Effect of Mobile Money Services on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya. This study investigated the effect of covered transaction cost, financial accessibility ... -
The effect of money supply on stock market volatility in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03-14)This paper considers the effect of money supply on stock market volatility, using M2 as a measure of money supply since it is a measure of broad money in the economy. This relationship is important because the level of ...
