School of Economics (SE) Collections: Recent submissions
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Implication of external financing on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)The need to balance the savings-investment gap and offset fiscal deficits in developing countries over the years has continued to propel and compel their governments to source for external finance outside of domestic ... -
Intertemporal approach to the current account balance, a case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Uganda’s current account balance has persisted on the deficit side since the early 2000s. Recent trends have shown that the size of this deficit has increased, making it a call for concern to policy makers. This study ... -
The impact of taxation on economic growth in Uganda (1998-2018)
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study used Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) to examine the relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) used as a proxy for growth and the independent variables (Indirect taxes, ... -
The impact of foreign debt on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study examined the impact of external debt on economic growth in Uganda for the period 1982-2018 based on annual data sourced from the World Bank’s Development Indicators. The study examined the existence of Co-integration ... -
The impact of real exchange rate volatility on economic growth: Evidence from Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study examined the impact of real effective exchange rate volatility on economic growth in Uganda. Since the adoption of the floating exchange rate system, where market forces determine the value of the shilling in ... -
Excise duty tax and financial performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-06)Excise duties are indirect taxes on the sale or use of specific products (Varjan et al., 2019), such as alcohol, tobacco and energy. Government imposes and collects tax through Uganda revenue authority. There has been ... -
The impact of taxation on the economic growth the evidence of Tanzanian economy
(Makerere University, 2020-10)The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of taxation on the economic development of Tanzania proxy by the gross domestic product (GDP). Taxation is a source of revenue or income to the government in achieving ... -
Exchange rate volatility and macroeconomic performance : evidence from East African countries
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Developing countries operating a flexible exchange rate regime, without exception, experience disruptive volatility in the exchange rates. The existing empirical evidence reveals that fluctuations in exchange rates can ... -
Effect of foreign aid on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study investigated the effect of foreign aid on economic growth in Uganda using annual time series data for the period 1983 to 2017. The main approach used was the ordinary least squares. Presence of long run equilibrium ... -
Determinants of non-school attendance: evidence from the 2016/17 Uganda National Household Survey
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Education is a human right for all children, and those who are not in school are being denied that right. Failure to access education limits future opportunities for children. This study uses 2016/17 Uganda national household ... -
Determinants of money demand in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06)The global financial and economic crisis has brought new challenges for monetary authorities in the attempt of enhancing financial stability. The study sought to explain the determinants of money demand in the Republic of ... -
The determinants of economic growth in Uganda (1985-2018)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The study was carried out to examine the determinants of economic growth in Uganda from 1985 – 2018 and different diagnostic tests (unit root and cointegration tests) were carried out using annual time series data to avoid ... -
Preferred incentive mechanism to the beneficiaries for Redd+ Project in Hoima and Kikuube Districts
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Incentivization of forest conservation by REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) project has been misunderstood by the communities where these forests are found, it is therefore very important to ... -
The determinants of learning outcomes of primary education in Uganda: Evidence from UWESO Household Survey 2012
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The government of Uganda started implementing education for all programs in 1997 by introducing Universal Primary Education (UPE). Since then, many similar policy interventions have been undertaken such as the introduction ... -
Adoption and impact of conservation agriculture among farming households in Kyankwanzi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The agricultural sector in Uganda is challenged by a number of constraints including low technological adoption, limited financing, reduction in agricultural land, poor access to extension services and poor farming practices ... -
Success factors for implementing a result-based monitoring and evaluation system in the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-10-25)Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) is among the few governmental institutions with well-established monitoring and evaluation system that is majorly an implementation focused system. In the past years of its operations, ... -
Factors affecting foreign direct investment in Uganda (1985-2019)
(Makerere University, 2020-09)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in speeding up the development and economic growth of Uganda. Many developing countries rely on FDI to promote their economy as they face capital shortage for their ... -
Macroeconomic determinants of unemployment rate in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study estimated the macroeconomic determinant of unemployment in Uganda during the period 1983 to 2016. The study estimated unemployment rate against key macroeconomic variables that affect unemployment like: Inflation, ... -
Determinants of Agricultural productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study investigated determinants of agricultural productivity in Uganda using quarterly data for the period 2007 to 2017. Descriptive statistical and econometric methodologies were utilized to analyze the data. The ... -
The implications of non-revenue water on the utility performance, a case study of National Water and Sewerage Corporation in five districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The study focused on investigating the implications of Non-Revenue Water on the performance of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). A Panel data fixed-effects regression model was selected for the analysis of ...