School of Economics (SE)
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The effect of results based financing reforms in improving the quality of maternal and child Health services: case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Result Based Financing (RBF) is a financing mechanism for health facilities based on actual and objectively measured outputs of the institutions concerned. The goal of the National RBF Program is to contribute to the ... -
The effects of traditional and non-traditional agricultural exports on income per capita in Uganda (1988-2021)
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study set out to investigate the empirical relationship between traditional and non-traditional agricultural exports on income per capita in Uganda using time series data obtained from World Bank (World Development ... -
The technical efficiency and total factor productivity growth of health systems in African least developed countries 2008 -2018
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Although 20–40% of health spending globally is wasted, the magnitude of this wastage in African Least Developed Countries (African LDCs) is unknown. The objective of this study is to examine the technical efficiency and ... -
The effect of results-based financing reforms in improving the quality of maternal and child health services: case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Result Based Financing (RBF) is a financing mechanism for health facilities based on actual and objectively measured outputs of the institutions concerned. The goal of the National RBF Program is to contribute to the ... -
The effect of foreign direct investment on youth unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the role of FDI in mitigating youth unemployment. Using annual time series data for Uganda spanning the period 1991-2023, the study looked at youth unemployment as a dependent variable and FDI as ... -
Institutional quality and banking sector deepening in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Access to formal financial institutions remains a challenge in East Africa. Yet these institutions provide finance, vital for promoting investment. Banks, which dominate the financial sector and provide various financial ... -
The Effect of external financing on economic growth in Uganda (1990 - 2023)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)External financing is generally seen as an important catalyst for economic growth, particularly in countries with limited domestic capital. It plays a crucial role in enabling investments that foster development, enhance ... -
The determinants of external debt in Uganda (1990 - 2023)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examines the factors influencing external debt in Uganda from 1990 to 2023 using data from the World Development Indicators (WDI). It focuses on the effects of inflation, trade openness, gross capital formation, ... -
The effect of information and communication technology on agricultural production: evidence from selected countries in East African Community
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in contributing to the Gross Domestic Product of the East African Community (EAC) countries, while also serving as a significant source of employment. Ongoing efforts to enhance ... -
Trader’s perceptions towards the minimum wage bill in Uganda: a case study of Kikuubo market, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The International Labour Organization’s Minimum Wage Fixing Convention 26 compels Uganda as one of its partner states to set minimum wages for her citizens. In this regard, the Parliament of Uganda passed the Minimum Wage ... -
Employment, transition and education returns in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Creating sustainable employment opportunities and enabling a successful transition to work are essential goals for a functional labour market. Sustainable employment not only helps reduce poverty but also fosters social ... -
The effect of institutional quality on tax structure in East African countries
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the effect of institutional quality on tax structure in East African countries. Using macroeconomic data spanning 26 years (1996–2021), the study employed the Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag ... -
Effect of oil price on exchange rate volatility in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2024-11)South Sudan’s economy predominantly relies on crude oil exports, making it highly vulnerable to fluctuations in international oil prices. This reliance on oil revenue poses significant challenges to economic stability, ... -
The impact of mobile money on digital financial inclusion in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the role of mobile money in promoting digital financial inclusion in Uganda. A quantitative design was adopted for the study and secondary data collected under the FinScope Consumer Survey of 2023 ... -
Corruption and income inequality in selected East African community countries
(Makerere University, 2024-11)High-income inequality persists in the East African Community (EAC) alongside significant levels of public sector corruption. Yet, a comprehensive understanding of how corruption drives inequality in this region remains ... -
The role of mobile money in enhancing access to finance for female-owned SMES in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Access to finance remains a critical barrier to the growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is particularly for those owned by women in developing economies like Uganda. This study ... -
Tourism and household welfare in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Enhancing household welfare is a key priority in Uganda’s development agenda, as highlighted both in Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Similarly, the tourism sector is recognized as one of the key growth ... -
Trade liberalization and economic growth in the East African community: evidence from dynamic panel analytical methods
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examines the effect of trade liberalization on economic growth in the East African Community using panel data obtained from World Development Indicators between 1990 and 2020. The Panel Autoregressive Distributed ... -
Determinants of under-five mortality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Reducing under-five mortality is a key target of public health policies in many developing countries and is also viewed as an indicator of the economic development. Globally, under-five mortality rates have declined over ... -
Effects of gender on uptake and willingness to join health insurance scheme in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)One way of achieving universal health coverage is through health insurance yet majority of Ugandans are not health insured. Uganda does not have a national health insurance scheme for universal health coverage. Health ...