Essays on fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean (2024)
Thesis
Mitchell, T. K. Essays on fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/1015617

The PhD thesis sets out to improve fiscal sustainability assessment in the Englishspeaking Caribbean and to provide the tools for more robust dialogue on the topic. It also seeks to influence Caribbean governments’ fiscal policy actions by providing... Read More about Essays on fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean.

Essays on contagion analysis in a small open petroleum economy (2020)
Thesis
Mahadeo, S. M. R. (2020). Essays on contagion analysis in a small open petroleum economy. (Thesis). Keele University

This thesis focuses on how the relationships between the financial markets of the small open energy economy of Trinidad and Tobago and relevant foreign markets evolve, under alternative stable and unstable international market conditions. The researc... Read More about Essays on contagion analysis in a small open petroleum economy.

An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK (2019)
Thesis
Hasan, F. (2019). An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413818

The main focus of the research reported in this thesis is the dividend signalling theory. More specifically, I investigate the dividend signalling theory from the perspective of orthodox finance and from the perspectives of two unorthodox areas of fi... Read More about An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK.

Macroeconomic determinants of corporate CDS spreads: an empirical study (2019)
Thesis
Wang, X. (2019). Macroeconomic determinants of corporate CDS spreads: an empirical study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414215

Several theoretical studies suggest the importance of the macroeconomy for credit default swap (CDS) pricing. However, only few studies empirically investigate the effect of macroeconomic variables on CDS spreads. The previous analysis is further lim... Read More about Macroeconomic determinants of corporate CDS spreads: an empirical study.

Efficiency analysis of public higher education institutions in Turkey with parametric and non-parametric approaches
Thesis
(2014). Efficiency analysis of public higher education institutions in Turkey with parametric and non-parametric approaches

Although the number of researches measuring the efficiencies of higher education institutions has grown especially for the last two decades, literature of both parametric and non-parametric research on HEIs in Turkey is relatively scant compared to t... Read More about Efficiency analysis of public higher education institutions in Turkey with parametric and non-parametric approaches.

The relevance of Hayek’s theory of the trade cycle for understanding the United Kingdom business cycle
Thesis
understanding the United Kingdom business cycle

The ‘Great Recession’ has brought about a justified critique of the neoclassical economic model. It is within the context of this shock to the mainstream that the economic orthodoxy can be queried. The calls for a new economic paradigm request the ma... Read More about The relevance of Hayek’s theory of the trade cycle for understanding the United Kingdom business cycle.

The performance of public industrial enterprises in Algeria an empirical study
Thesis
(1984). The performance of public industrial enterprises in Algeria an empirical study

The aim of this study is to assess the performance of the
Algerian public industrial sector and identify the reasons for its inefficiency. The study is based on an empirical analysis of six public industrial enterprises: SONIC (pulp and paper), SNMC... Read More about The performance of public industrial enterprises in Algeria an empirical study.

A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets
Thesis
Jayathilaka, U. S. S. (2016). A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets

This study describes the joint dynamics of the U.K. risk-free government bonds and risky corporate bond yields using a large set of macroeconomic and market variables. In this context, the thesis develops for the new understanding of the determinatio... Read More about A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets.

British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972
Thesis
Awojinrin, J. F. (1974). British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972

This thesis is intended to assess the contribution of British direct investment to the economic development of Nigeria between 1955 and 1972. Chapter One establishes the background to the study by considering the main features of the Nigerian economy... Read More about British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972.

Foreign aid to Jordan 1924-25/1972-1973 its magnitude, composition and effect
Thesis
Saket, B. K. (1976). Foreign aid to Jordan 1924-25/1972-1973 its magnitude, composition and effect

Ever since its creation, Jordan has depended on foreign aid for her survival. Throughout its history (from the 1920's till the present day), the geopolitical position of the country has ensured it a continual flow of foreign aid by the Western World... Read More about Foreign aid to Jordan 1924-25/1972-1973 its magnitude, composition and effect.

British black and white youth employment differentials: an application of Markov chains to socio-economic processes
Thesis
Dex, S. (1977). British black and white youth employment differentials: an application of Markov chains to socio-economic processes

The structure and performance of manufacturing industry in Jordan
Thesis
Alawin, A. A. M. (1978). The structure and performance of manufacturing industry in Jordan

Jordan is a small developing country in the Middle East.
The limitations of the market are the main problem in the course of its industrialization. However, efforts can be made to take advantage of the proximity of the country to the oil-producing... Read More about The structure and performance of manufacturing industry in Jordan.

The role of the financial system in the economic development of Jordan
Thesis
Salah, J. M. (1979). The role of the financial system in the economic development of Jordan

Jordan is a case of a developing country where priority has been given at the official level to domestic financial intermediation as one major instrument by which to attain the economy's development objectives. This policy preference conforms with re... Read More about The role of the financial system in the economic development of Jordan.

An economic appraisal of management information
Thesis
Carter, M. (1981). An economic appraisal of management information

The principal aim of this study is to produce a methodology for the economic appraisal of management information. It is not claimed that the methodology will work for all management information but it is considered appropriate in the majority of case... Read More about An economic appraisal of management information.

Economic and commercial aspects of the phosphate rock industry in Jordan and its relation to world production and trade in phosphates
Thesis
(1978). Economic and commercial aspects of the phosphate rock industry in Jordan and its relation to world production and trade in phosphates

The phosphate rock industry is a key industry for the Jordanian economy being both the largest industrial employer and the main source of Foreign exchange earnings. The production and marketing activities of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company have be... Read More about Economic and commercial aspects of the phosphate rock industry in Jordan and its relation to world production and trade in phosphates.

Effects of government expenditure, credit and tax policies on the economic development of Iran with special reference to the 1960-76 period
Thesis
(1979). Effects of government expenditure, credit and tax policies on the economic development of Iran with special reference to the 1960-76 period

Iran is ons of the best case studies among the oil producing countries in which the effects of oil revenue can be examined. While it has some of the basic characteristics of developing countries, it is endowed with enormous wealth. A combination of t... Read More about Effects of government expenditure, credit and tax policies on the economic development of Iran with special reference to the 1960-76 period.

Energy, entropy and economic structure
Thesis
(1979). Energy, entropy and economic structure

This thesis takes as its central theme the problem of why economies ¦ use energy. Some thermodynamic aspects of economic functioning are examined, particular attention being paid to the relationship between the "organisation" exhibited by economies a... Read More about Energy, entropy and economic structure.

A statistical study of the distribution of U.K. personal incomes
Thesis
(1981). A statistical study of the distribution of U.K. personal incomes

Women, part-time work and the 'Women and Employment Survey'
Thesis
Perry, S. M. (1985). Women, part-time work and the 'Women and Employment Survey'

The trend towards the increased employment of women on a part-time basis, particularly married women, has been well-documented. However, there are few studies that have sought to explain and analyse the reasons behind why so many women prefer to work... Read More about Women, part-time work and the 'Women and Employment Survey'.

Direct foreign investment, transnational corporations and the transfer of technology to Egypt
Thesis
Abdel-Khalek, E. A. (1986). Direct foreign investment, transnational corporations and the transfer of technology to Egypt

The main concern of this thesis is to assess the performance of the transnational corporations in the transfer of technology to Egypt. The thesis first, reviews the economic literature concerning the economic rationale behind the phenomenon of direct... Read More about Direct foreign investment, transnational corporations and the transfer of technology to Egypt.