Economics

Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022

  • Testing the J Curve and the Marshall-Lerner Condition: Evidence from Southern African Development Community Countries

    Gift Mndaka, Exley Silumbu, Ronald Mangani

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 98-107
    Received: 9 March 2022
    Accepted: 31 March 2022
    Published: 5 August 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20221103.11
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    Abstract: This study seeks to establish if there is empirical evidence in support of a currency devaluation or depreciation by testing the validity of the J-curve and the Marshall-Lerner condition using evidence from SADC member countries. The study objective is twofold; to test if a depreciation or devaluation worsens the trade balance in the short run and ... Show More
  • Assessment of Factor Affecting the Participation of Person with Disabilities in Development Program: The Case of Nekemte Town, Oromia Regional State

    Lelisa Mamo Abdisa

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 108-116
    Received: 24 June 2022
    Accepted: 27 July 2022
    Published: 9 August 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20221103.12
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    Abstract: The issue of Person With disability participation on the development Program became the hub of agenda of government and Non-Government Organization’s across the country. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to assess factors affecting persons with disability to participate in development program in Ethiopia in the context of Nekemte Town. T... Show More
  • Economic Factors and Stock Market Performance: Sri Lankan Context

    Ediriweera Arachchige Indunil Nelunika Ediriweera, Arachchige Rohana Dissanayake

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 117-127
    Received: 15 July 2022
    Accepted: 1 August 2022
    Published: 12 August 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20221103.13
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    Abstract: This research aims to understand the effect of macroeconomic factors on the performance of the share market, which would attract the attention of economic policymakers in terms of enhancing investments within Sri Lanka. The study followed a positivism research philosophy and applied a deductive research approach. Thereby, the quantitative data was ... Show More
  • Assessing the Government Budget Utilization and Control Mechanism in Case of Guto Gida Woreda Finance and Economic Development Office

    Hunde Emiru Abeku

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 128-136
    Received: 6 August 2022
    Accepted: 3 September 2022
    Published: 21 September 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20221103.14
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    Abstract: Budgeting is a plan of resources which is available to a person or an organization and how it was spent over a particular period. Budget is a planning process that involves making decision under condition of uncertainly and has consequences for period of time. The main objective of the study is to assess the government budget utilization and contro... Show More