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Essays on stock markets in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The main objective of this thesis was to closely examine several nancial and economic aspects
of the stock markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, the objectives of this thesis were to explore
the interdependence, the ...
The impact of quantitative easing on capital flows to the BRICS economies
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)
A possible effect of quantitative easing (QE) undertaken by the United States of America (USA)
Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may have been an increase in capital flowing into emerging market
economies (EMEs). The 2008 global ...
Trends in Household Consumption Expenditure among the Six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study examined the trends in household consumption expenditure among the six
geopolitical zones in Nigeria within the context of Engel's law of consumption. The study
specifically set out to achieve the following ...
The state capture of independent institutions: An analysis of the National Prosecuting Authority, 1998-2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This thesis focuses on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa between 1998
and 2017, by looking at whether it acts as an independent institution and if it strengthens the
quality of democracy in the ...
The impact of quantitative easing on capital flows to the BRICS economies
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
A possible effect of quantitative easing (QE) undertaken by the United States of America (USA)
Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may have been an increase in capital flowing into emerging market
economies (EMEs). The 2008 global ...
Investigating underemployment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Labour economists in South Africa have extensively researched on almost all aspects of the unemployment phenomenon, specifically, the levels and extent of unemployment as well as the causes of unemployment have received a ...
The use of synthesised USY as a dietary supplement for the removal of toxic metals (lead and cadmium) from simulated gastric juice
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The South African economy relies heavily on mining. The residues of these activities contain
harmful metals that are discharged into the environment as industrial wastes, contaminating
the air, soil, surface and ground ...
The impact of quantitative easing on capital flows to the BRICS economies
(University of the Western Cape, 2018-06)
A possible effect of quantitative easing (QE) undertaken by the United States of America (USA) Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may have been an increase in capital flowing into emerging market economies (EMEs). The 2008 global ...
Financial development, health care system financing and health outcomes: Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This thesis purposes to examine the impact of financial development on health outcomes, health care expenditure and financial protection in health in 46 selected sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from 1995 to 2014. It ...
Investigating transitory and chronic poverty in South Africa, 2008-2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In post-apartheid South Africa, the thrust of macroeconomic framework and corresponding policies
inaugurated by the first democratically elected government have been geared towards, amongst
others, poverty alleviation, ...