International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    The U. S. Commercial and Investment Banks, the Eurocurrency Markets, and the International Economy: from the Late 1970s Through the Start of the 1980s

    Simone Selva*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 44-53
    Received: 2 May 2023
    Accepted: 9 June 2023
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20241202.11
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    Abstract: This article, through the case study of Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, investigates the role of U. S. commercial and investment banks in the development of the Eurocurrency markets from the 1970s to the start of the new decade, as well as the investment activities of U. S. financial institutions in the new financial environment of the 1980s bas... Show More
  • Research Article

    Earnings Per Share, Dividends Per Share, Dividend Yield and Firm Size on Share Price Behaviour of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria: Causal Effect

    Nduka Moses Moseri*, Sunday Ikechukwu Owualah, Peter Ifeanyi Ogbebor

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 54-65
    Received: 14 February 2024
    Accepted: 4 March 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20241202.12
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    Abstract: The manufacturing sector was favorable, contributing to Nigeria being perceived more as a state of consumption than production. Despite promoting Nigeria as having the largest market in Africa, the manufacturing sector faced economic slowdowns due to rising business costs, power supply issues, and weak infrastructure. The main issue arises from the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluating the Relationship Between Education Spending and Economic Growth in Egypt: An ARDL Model Analysis

    Mohamed Fathy Abdelgany*, Sohair Rezk Mohamed, Mohamed Ibrahim Rashed

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 66-92
    Received: 12 March 2024
    Accepted: 1 April 2024
    Published: 12 April 2024
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    Abstract: Education plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, acting as a catalyst for human capital development and fostering innovation. Additionally, investing in education cultivates a skilled workforce, which not only attracts foreign investment but also enhances economic growth by bolstering competitiveness and market efficiency. Ultimately, the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Building Customer Loyalty in Online Business Models

    Yuhang Xing*, Ke Gao, Leyi Zhou

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 93-100
    Received: 27 February 2024
    Accepted: 1 April 2024
    Published: 12 April 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20241202.14
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    Abstract: Online business models are developing rapidly and market competition is intensifying. Customer loyalty and consumer willingness are declining across many industries. Customer loyalty is a decisive factor affecting a company's long-term profits. Market share measured by customer loyalty is more meaningful than market share measured by the number of ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Financial Development and Real Gross Domestic Product in Rwanda

    Jean Claude Karekezi*, Sunday Ajao Owolabi, Peter Ifeanyi Ogbebor, Moseri Moses Nduka

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 101-112
    Received: 19 March 2024
    Accepted: 11 April 2024
    Published: 29 April 2024
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    Abstract: Real gross domestic product as a macro-economic indicator measures the value of economic output after adjustment for price changes. In this regard, due to the role played by financial development in economic growth, financial intermediation has been regarded as an important factor in boosting gross domestic product in the both developed economies a... Show More
  • Research Article

    Exploring the Impact of Government Venture Capital (GVC) on Private Venture Capital (PVC) Investment Choices in China's Semiconductor Industry

    Zeqi Wang*, Ke Gao, Jingjing Yang*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 113-126
    Received: 19 March 2024
    Accepted: 27 April 2024
    Published: 29 April 2024
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    Abstract: Can government venture capital (GVC) change the investment choice of private venture capital (PVC) to fulfill its political mission? Most of the previous literatures on GVC and PVC focus on the post venture capital (VC), while there are few studies on the impact of GVC on PVC before venture capital investment. This phenomenon is more obvious in pre... Show More