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The effect of financial development on economic growth in East Africa: empirical evidence from pooled mean group estimation technique
(Makerere University, 2025)This study examines the effect of financial development on economic growth in East Africa using the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) Estimator from 1991 to 2023. The findings revealed that financial development had a strong positive ... -
The effect of public expenditure on private sector growth in Uganda 1992 to 2022
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the relationship between public expenditure and private sector growth in Uganda from 1992 to 2022. Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, the research investigates both the short-run and ... -
Determinants of poverty in Uganda : a case study of Nakaseke sub-county in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2002)In order to understand the determinants of poverty in general, it is important to identify the characteristics which influence poverty at the household level. This study employed a logit model to investigate the determinants ... -
Do capital inflows boost economic growth in developing countries? the Ugandan case
(Makerere University, 2021)The main objective of this study is to assess the impact that capital inflows have on the economic growth of Uganda. A secondary analysis was conducted using the Autoregressive Distributed Lags (ARDL) regression and the ... -
Taxation and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study critically examines the relationship between taxation and economic growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2022, employing a dynamic time series data approach to analyse the impact of different types of taxes on GDP growth. ... -
Foreign aid inflow, domestic savings, fungibility and economic growth in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Uganda set an ambitious economic growth target of 8.2% per annum in order to achieve middle income status by 2040. Domestic Savings target was set at 35% but it has stagnated at 16.7%, and revenue to GDP has remained below ... -
Taxation and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study critically examines the relationship between taxation and economic growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2022, employing a dynamic time series data approach to analyze the impact of different types of taxes on GDP growth. ... -
Effect of fiscal deficit on unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study examines the relationship between fiscal deficits and unemployment in Uganda from 1984 to 2023, with specific objectives to assess the impact of tax revenue, government expenditure, public debt, and inflation ... -
Analysis of savings function in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study analysed the determinants of saving rate in Uganda over the period 1980 to 2020 using annual data. Time series econometric techniques were used including unit root tests, co-integration and the model was estimated ... -
Examining the effect of tax effort on private investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Private investment plays a major role in increasing economic opportunity, enhancing access to public and private services and reducing poverty. Changes in the tax rates which lead to changes in the tax to GDP ratio can ... -
Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016
(Sentamu, M. (2019). Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016. Unpublished master’s thesis, Makerere University, 2019-11-01)This study examined the determinants of real interest rates in Uganda from 1986 to 2016, using an ECM model after establishing co-integration. The findings revealed that GDP growth rate, inflation rate, and money supply ... -
The effect of tax effort on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examines the effect of the tax effort on the economic growth in Uganda for the period of 1990-2021. Secondary data is used and sourced from the World Development Indicators. The variables considered are the ... -
Determinants of balance of payment position in Uganda: the monetary approach
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study applied the monetary approach to examine the determinants of Uganda’s balance of payments position using the ARDL model from 1983 to 2020. The study results revealed the presence of short and long-run relationships ... -
Impact of public borrowing on private investment: a case study of Uganda, 1980 – 2023
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Public Investment Finance is of great importance as the government seeks to strike a balance between the fiscal space and meeting government expenditures. The recent catastrophes that affected economies that were greatly ... -
Rainfall distribution and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The relationship between rainfall distribution and economic growth is paramount in studies assessing growth in developing countries. The study is based on the Cobb- Douglas production function where rainfall is taken as ... -
Determinants of the quality of healthcare services among general hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Healthcare service delivery in Uganda faces numerous challenges, particularly in general hospitals where quality is often compromised. This study aimed to identify the determinants of quality of healthcare in Ugandan health ... -
Fiscal policy and international trade: empirical evidence from Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. It plays a critical role in shaping a nation's economic development. By strategically changing government spending and taxation system, ... -
Effect of monetary policy on private investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigated the effect of monetary policy on private investment in Uganda using annual data for the period 1986 to 2022. The main approach used was the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) to test for both the ... -
The effect of public investments on the rate of unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)One of the economic issues that plague the Ugandan economy is unemployment. According to annual labor force survey 2018/19 report, unemployment rate stood at 12% which is in apposite with NDP III of 7%. The study sought ... -
The determinants of inflation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study intended to extend the discussion of the determinants of inflation in Uganda – an assertion that there is positive long run relationship of inflation and Macro and Micro Monetised Policies as Key determinants of ...
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