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The impact of domestic debt on Uganda’s economic growth
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This study is an empirical investigation to assess the impact of domestic debt on Uganda’s Economic growth during the period 1980-2017. We use data on Domestic Debt, Net Fiscal Deficit, Exports, Savings, Real Gross ... -
Determinants of private domestic investments in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study examined the determinants of private domestic investment in Uganda. The macroeconomic variables used included; private domestic investments, GDP growth rate, inflation, trade openness, debt service, foreign aid, ... -
Firm-level determinants of employment growth in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2019)This study examines the firm level determinants of employment growth in East Africa in which they are categorized as firm specific, entrepreneur specific and business environment characteristics. Using a cross-sectional ... -
Determinants of Non Performing Loans in Uganda's Banking Sector (1980-2012)
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Inspite of the substantial progress made in terms of improving the efficiency, competitiveness and stability of Uganda’s financial system, a concern still remains in terms of the high numbers of NPLs (Non-Performing Loans) ... -
Determinants of School Performance in Butambala District
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Education is considered imperative for not only progress of the individuals but also for the development of community and the nation. The research estimates the determinants of school performance in Butambala District. ... -
Assessing the Effect of Idiosyncratic Shocks on Coping Mechanisms among Agricultural Households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)The study sought to analyze the ex-ante and ex-post coping mechanisms to the idiosyncratic shocks affecting agricultural households. The study employed multinomial logit model for analysis on UNPS 2016 dataset. There were ... -
Family Structure and Learners’ Education Achievement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study aimed at establishing the effect of family structure on learners‟ Education achievement at primary level in Uganda. The study made use of Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS 2016/17) data set from Uganda ... -
Impact of Total Government Expenditure and Its Break down on Growth in Agricultural Value Added
(Makerere University, 2019-12-06)Agriculture remains the mainstay for the majority of Ugandans and over the past decade, government expenditure to the agricultural sector has been increasing though it is still below the 10% target recommended by the Maputo ... -
The Influence of Savings Group Membership on Rural Women’s Empowerment: A Case Study of Zombo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12-16)Women’s Empowerment has become quite the “buzz term” in the development arena over the last six decades. Microfinance as a tool to increase women’s economic and social empowerment has registered mixed reports of being a ... -
Monetary Policy Framework and Economic Growth in Uganda: Effectiveness of Inflation Targeting Framework
(Makerere University, 2019-10-18)In July 2011, bank of Uganda changed its Monetary Policy Framework from targeting monetary aggregates to inflation targeting lite framework. In spite of its ability to stabilize inflation, the impact of the IT regime on ... -
Effect of Exchange Rates on the Value of Motor Vehicle Imports in Uganda (2000–2015)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-24)The study aimed at investigating the effect of exchange rates on the value of motor vehicle imports in Uganda using quarterly data for the period 2000 to 2015. To confirm that variables were stationary, unit root test ... -
Impact of Domestic Savings on Economic Growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-12-22)This study mainly focuses on answering the questions: “Does domestic saving affect economic growth in Uganda? And Does GDP per capita growth Granger cause domestic savings growth in Uganda?” Time series annual data from ... -
Contraceptive Use and Fertility in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12-03)The main objective of the study was to examine the effects of contraceptive use on fertility rates in Uganda. This paper made use of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey data set. The data base for the analysis ... -
The Impact of Government Expenditure on Road Infrastructure on Economic Development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-02)This study looked at the contribution of an improved transport system to the economic development of a country by analyzing the nexus between government expenditure on road infrastructure and economic development in ... -
Determinants of Inflation in South Sudan (2011-2019)
(2019-12)In the recent past, South Sudan has witnessed a swift rise in general price level which adversely distresses real output, relative prices, the standard of living and the overall macroeconomic system. Perhaps, the investigation ... -
Trade Openness and Economic Growth in Uganda 1980-2016
(Makerere University, 2017-12)It is believed that trade openness will always result into high real GDP growth rates. However, discussions about the relationship between these two macroeconomic variables both in academic and policy arena is not a foregone ... -
The Causal Relationship between Population Growth and Economic Growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study analyzed the causal relationship between population growth and economic growth in Uganda by specifying a multivariate framework and the researcher employed the Johansen cointegration technique and the Vector ... -
External Debt Burden and Economic Growth in Uganda (1985-2017)
(Makerere University, 2019-12-10)The main objective of the study was to assess the impact external debt burden on economic growth in Uganda. Different from previous studies, in addition to being country specific, the study also uses a longer time series ... -
The Effects of Real Exchange Rate Volatility on Uganda’s Export Earnings
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Since the adoption of floating exchange rate regime in the early 1990’s, Uganda shilling has continued to fluctuate especially against the US dollar. Literature postulate that Exchange rate volatility affects the country’s ... -
Effect of Taxation on Uganda’s Economic Growth
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study investigated the effect of taxation on economic growth in Uganda from 1991 to 2017. The objectives of the study were to establish the long and short run relationships between direct domestic taxes and economic ...
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