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DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS IN NAMIBIA’S BANKING SECTOR
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This thesis comprises of six chapters and investigates issues related to non-performing loans (NPL), a proxy for credit risk, with a particular focus on the banking sector of Namibia. The issues covered include a) ... -
Determinants of non-performing loans in Namibia’s banking sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This thesis comprises of six chapters and investigates issues related to non-performing loans (NPL), a proxy for credit risk, with a particular focus on the banking sector of Namibia. The issues covered include a) ... -
Determinants of output prices formation in local sheep markets - the case of Amathole and Joe Xabi (Ukhahlamba), Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study identifies the determinants of sheep prices for small-scale sheep farming households in two districts of the Eastern Cape, namely Amathole and Ukhahlamba (Joe Xabe). Output prices that small farm households ... -
The development hub as an integrated strategy to accelerate LED in small towns
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Evolving out of my past experience as municipal manager, the study addresses one of the topical issues in municipalities, viz. the quest for more effective and sustainable local economic development (LED) in small towns. ... -
The development hub as an integrated strategy to accelerate led in small towns
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Evolving out of my past experience as municipal manager, the study addresses one of the topical issues in municipalities, viz. the quest for more effective and sustainable local economic development (LED) in small towns. ... -
The development region as opposed to the "Homeland" as the essential element of regional development policy.
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)This study is an evaluation of development strategies that have been followed in South Africa. Lebowa is used as a case study for an assessment of the present strategy. The basic question is whether or not it is economically, ... -
Dual-career couples’ perceptions of career barriers
(2010)Research indicates that approximately fifteen years ago there were over three (3) million dualcareer couples representing 20% of dual-worker couples. It is expected that the amount of dual-career couples will continue to ... -
The econometrics of structural change: statistical analysis and forecasting in the context of the South African economy
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)One of the assumptions of conventional regression analysis is I that the parameters are constant over all observations. It has often been suggested that this may not be a valid assumption to make, particularly if the ... -
Economic analysis of water recovery from flue gas: A South African case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)In order to comply with the Air Quality Act 2010, Eskom will have to install flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) plants for both new and old power stations. Wet-flue gas desulphurisation (wet-FGD) is adopted world-wide as an ... -
Economic appraisal of changes to the South African tax system since 1990
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Countries reform their tax systems to improve economic and administrative efficiency, the impact on income distribution and their revenue-raising capacity. Globalisation has also affected the fiscal autonomy of countries ... -
The economic impact of FinTech in the South African banking industry: A case of digital disruption
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Fourth Industrial Revolution has provided new opportunities to tackle problems in health, education, transport and many other sectors. In the financial sector, new financial technology (FinTech) is providing new ways ... -
The effect of affirmative action on the reduction of employment discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)South African labour relations are associated with a history of extensive discrimination and segregation, subject to various types of discrimination during the apartheid era, including employment discrimination. This study ... -
The effect of real exchange rate misalignment on exports in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The purpose of this study was to evaluate econometrically the effects of real exchange rate misalignment on South African exports between the period 1994 and 2015 using quarterly time-series data. Cointegration tests were ... -
The effect of South African public debt on economic growth: An ARDL cointegration approach from 1961-2017
(University of Western Cape, 2019)This study investigates the effect of public debt on economic growth in South Africa since 1961-2017. Public debt stock is disaggregated into external debt and domestic debt in order to determine the effect of each on ... -
The effectiveness of fiscal deficits in stimulating economic growth
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)This thesis applies a Structural Vector Auto Regression model to find the response of economic growth to fiscal deficits in South Africa. The results of this study help to assess the effectiveness of discretionary fiscal ... -
The effects of external debt burden on capital accumulation: a case study of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study attempted to examine the nature of the relationship between high levels of external debt and capital accumulation with the case study of Rwanda. -
The effects of labour policies in the Piedmont Region of Italy on equity in the labour market: reflections on women in Labour
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study concentrates on a particular type of state intervention in social policy. It considers whether policy reforms and subsequent provision of information with regards to the issue of parental leave and part-time work ... -
The effects Personal of Income Tax on the savings behaviour of households in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The "new" South Africa faces a big challenge. Unemployment, poverty and economic hardship still characterise the life of the majority of South Africans. Most people expect this to change under democracy. This will only be ... -
An empirical study of the development of factory shops in the clothing industry in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)Over the 1ast eight years up to 1989, a new business phenomenon has manifested itself in South Africa. During this period, the so-ca 11ed "factory shop" concept has developed into one of the fastest growing industries in ... -
Employed yet poor: Low-wage employment and working poverty in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Whilst paid employment has generally been considered as the predominant means of avoiding poor living standards, the past two decades has seen a rise in the complex phenomenon of employed poverty worldwide (Eardley, 1998; ...