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Monetary Policy and the Real Economy: A Study of the Manufacturing and Services Sectors in Nigeria

Olumuyiwa Olamade · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

This study examined the effect of monetary policy on the real sector of the Nigerian economy. A model was specified for each of the manufacturing and services sectors to interrogate the effect of monetary policy on the real sector. Annual data were sourced from the World Developm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v25i130187

Effects of Perception on Consumer Purchase Intention of Traditional Textiles in Ogun state, Nigeria

Adetayo, Hezekiah Olufemi & Kareem, Alidu Olatunji · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Aims: To identify perceived product attributes influencing consumer purchase intention; determine the relationship between shopping experience and consumer purchase intention and examine the influence of product understanding on consumption of traditional textiles in Nigeria text...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v25i130186

Effect of Public Spending on Economic Growth in Kenya

Gideon Mukui, Japheth Awiti & Joseph Onjala · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

This study aimed at examining the relationship between public spending and economic growth and how the composition of government expenditure affects economic growth in Kenya using time series data from 1980 to 2014. To achieve the objectives, modified Granger causality and Autore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v25i130185

An Extension of Capital Based Macroeconomic Model and 100 Percent Reserve System, the Free Banking System and BFH System: A Comparison among Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

Joseph Antwi Baafi, Eric Effah Sarkodie & William Kwasi Boachie · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

This study extends the capital-based macroeconomic theory to include international capital flow thus extending it to an open economy and analyze it in the context of the BFH system, Free banking system and 100 per cent reserve ratio. In all these, it was noticed that interest rat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v25i130184

The Impact of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) on Sustainable Development Projects in Katsina Metropolis

Naseer Babangida Muazu & Abubakar Abdullahi · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Nigeria is facing profound social, economic and environmental impact of population growth, development and environmental constraints. It is apparent that government alone has limited capacity to deal with all these problems. NGOs being one of the most effective partners have been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i630183

The Relationships of Bill of Lading, Charterparty and Other Transport Documents

Evi Plomaritou & Ioannis Voudouris · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

The bill of lading plays a vital role in international trade. In addition, the charterparty is a legal contract of employing a vessel between the shipowner and the charterer. In shipping matters, charterparty and bill of lading are highly important documents since they allocate r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i630182

Earning Management: From Agency and Signalling Theory Perspective in Ethiopia

Kirubel Asegdew Yimenu & Sitina Akmel Surur · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Aims: To examine earning management from agency and signalling theory perspectives. Agency theory was used as a clogging factor for earning management practice whereas, signalling theory relates to managements intention to reflect insider information for the market. Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i630181

Predicting Daily Returns of Global Stocks Indices: Neural Networks vs Support Vector Machines

Jasleen Kaur & Khushdeep Dharni · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Uniqueness in economies and stock markets has given rise to an interesting domain of exploring data mining techniques across global indices. Previously, very few studies have attempted to compare the performance of data mining techniques in diverse markets. The current study adds...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i630179

An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy Framework in South Africa

Leonard Makuvaza, Jacob M. Nyambe & J. P. S. Sheefeni · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

This study is premised on investigating the effectiveness of inflation targeting in South Africa. The methods of analysis include the Vector Autoregressive model (VAR), the unit root test and cointegration test. The analysis was conducted with the use of EViews version 9. The fin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i630180

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction on Budget Airlines: Kano Model Approach

Anthony Tik-tsuen Wong & Mandy Wai-Man Ho · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Although low-cost carrier (LCC) airlines do not provide significant service to customer, the demand and market share of LCC is constantly increasing. Services provided by LCC and the quality of their services become a competitive advantage of LCC airlines. The purpose of this res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i530178

Iranian Elderly in Sydney, Australia: A Reflection on Life

Freidoon A. Khavarpour, Atena Hafshajani & Kathleen Clapham · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

The growth in the number and proportion of older adults is unprecedented in the history of Australia.  Two factors, longer life spans and ageing baby boomers, have combined to increase this portion of population of Australian aged in recent decades.  Using qualitative approach, 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i530177

Impact of Disagregated Public Expenditure on Unemployment Rate of Selected African Countries: A Panel Dynamic Analysis

Favour C. Onuoha & Moses Oyeyemi, Agbede · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

The study examined the impact of disaggregated public expenditure on unemployment rate in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i530175

The Effect of Relationship Marketing towards Enhancing Organizational Performance

Tadesse Gezahegn Gudeta & Tibebu Woldie Abere · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

Businesses are living in a world of stiff competition. To be successful in this competition, considering customer relationship is a requisite, and organizations need to concentrate more on applying relationship marketing variables. The objective of the study is to assess the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i430174

A Vector Autoregression Analysis of the Efficacy of External Reserves Management on Exchange Rate Stability: Evidence from Nigeria

Ikechukwu Kelikume & Stanley Emife Nwani · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2019

This paper investigates the dynamic relationship between exchange rate variations and international reserves in Nigeria. The study aimed at ascertaining whether a lead-lag relationship exists between both phenomena using monthly time series data on the bureau de change exchange r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2019/v24i530173