School of Economics (SE): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the impact of public investment in human capital development on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The purpose of the study is to perform a time series analysis to determine the impact of investment in human capital on Economic growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2022. Data used was got from the World Development Indicators ... -
The effect of budget deficit on inflation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the effect of budget deficits on inflation in Uganda, analyzing the period from 1990 to 2023. The research employed the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to explore both the short-run and ... -
Effect of foreign aid on Uganda’s real gross domestic product
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigated the effect of foreign aid on Uganda's Real RGDP both in the short and in the long run using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. Two primary hypotheses were tested: (1) Foreign aid has a ... -
The effect of taxation on economic growth in Kenya (1993-2023)
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The major aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of taxation on economic growth in Kenya specifically the impact of income tax, import duty tax, VAT and excise duty on GDP of Kenya from 1993-2023. The data used in ... -
The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Kenya (1980-2022)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This major aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on economic growth in Kenya from 1980 to 2022, using an endogenous growth model. The study employs an Autoregressive Distributed Lag ... -
The effect of results based financing reforms in improving the quality of maternal and child Health services: case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Result Based Financing (RBF) is a financing mechanism for health facilities based on actual and objectively measured outputs of the institutions concerned. The goal of the National RBF Program is to contribute to the ... -
The effects of traditional and non-traditional agricultural exports on income per capita in Uganda (1988-2021)
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study set out to investigate the empirical relationship between traditional and non-traditional agricultural exports on income per capita in Uganda using time series data obtained from World Bank (World Development ... -
The technical efficiency and total factor productivity growth of health systems in African least developed countries 2008 -2018
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Although 20–40% of health spending globally is wasted, the magnitude of this wastage in African Least Developed Countries (African LDCs) is unknown. The objective of this study is to examine the technical efficiency and ... -
The effect of results-based financing reforms in improving the quality of maternal and child health services: case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Result Based Financing (RBF) is a financing mechanism for health facilities based on actual and objectively measured outputs of the institutions concerned. The goal of the National RBF Program is to contribute to the ... -
The effect of foreign direct investment on youth unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the role of FDI in mitigating youth unemployment. Using annual time series data for Uganda spanning the period 1991-2023, the study looked at youth unemployment as a dependent variable and FDI as ... -
Institutional quality and banking sector deepening in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Access to formal financial institutions remains a challenge in East Africa. Yet these institutions provide finance, vital for promoting investment. Banks, which dominate the financial sector and provide various financial ... -
The Effect of external financing on economic growth in Uganda (1990 - 2023)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)External financing is generally seen as an important catalyst for economic growth, particularly in countries with limited domestic capital. It plays a crucial role in enabling investments that foster development, enhance ... -
The determinants of external debt in Uganda (1990 - 2023)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examines the factors influencing external debt in Uganda from 1990 to 2023 using data from the World Development Indicators (WDI). It focuses on the effects of inflation, trade openness, gross capital formation, ... -
The effect of information and communication technology on agricultural production: evidence from selected countries in East African Community
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in contributing to the Gross Domestic Product of the East African Community (EAC) countries, while also serving as a significant source of employment. Ongoing efforts to enhance ... -
Trader’s perceptions towards the minimum wage bill in Uganda: a case study of Kikuubo market, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The International Labour Organization’s Minimum Wage Fixing Convention 26 compels Uganda as one of its partner states to set minimum wages for her citizens. In this regard, the Parliament of Uganda passed the Minimum Wage ... -
Employment, transition and education returns in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Creating sustainable employment opportunities and enabling a successful transition to work are essential goals for a functional labour market. Sustainable employment not only helps reduce poverty but also fosters social ... -
The effect of institutional quality on tax structure in East African countries
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the effect of institutional quality on tax structure in East African countries. Using macroeconomic data spanning 26 years (1996–2021), the study employed the Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag ... -
Effect of oil price on exchange rate volatility in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2024-11)South Sudan’s economy predominantly relies on crude oil exports, making it highly vulnerable to fluctuations in international oil prices. This reliance on oil revenue poses significant challenges to economic stability, ... -
The impact of mobile money on digital financial inclusion in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the role of mobile money in promoting digital financial inclusion in Uganda. A quantitative design was adopted for the study and secondary data collected under the FinScope Consumer Survey of 2023 ... -
Corruption and income inequality in selected East African community countries
(Makerere University, 2024-11)High-income inequality persists in the East African Community (EAC) alongside significant levels of public sector corruption. Yet, a comprehensive understanding of how corruption drives inequality in this region remains ...