This study empirically investigated the impact of currency depreciation on economic growth in Zambia using the Johansen cointegration technique in a bivariate specification. The study used annual time-series data over the period 1985-2016. Gross domestic product (GDP) was used as a proxy for...
Download PDF ↓Attachment is an important aspect of every human being‟s life as it has a major role to play in human development especially in the social-emotional domain. There are several factors that influence the formation of secure attachment in infants and these include quality of care and caregiver...
There has been controversy amongst economists regarding the nature of the relationship between trade openness and economic growth. The standard neoclassical model of exogenous growth postulates that changes in trade openness can only affect the pattern of product specialization but not the long...
Download PDF ↓The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of norms and beliefs on gender based violence (GBV) experiences among women in Zambia while answering the question: Did norms and beliefs among men and women perpetrate the experience based on evidence from the 2013-14 ZDHS. The study...
It is confirmed that early marriages is a violation of human rights around the world and does not take girls psychological or physiological readiness into consideration for marriage. Qualitative information was collected from 52 participants comprising Non Governmental Organizations, community...
Download PDF ↓The study sought to understand the effect on Zambia’s metal export performance of the geographical patterns of these exports. Particular focus was given to the role of China as an anchor of the destination network in terms of external demand shocks. The dimensions considered were the effect of...
Download PDF ↓Zambia has been classified as one of the poor developing countries in the world with a monoculture economy that depends on copper as a main source of revenue. Revenues from copper have been used to finance development since the time of independence. However, the upward and downward fluctuations...
Download PDF ↓Zambia has been classified as one of the poor developing countries in the world with a monoculture economy that depends on copper as a main source of revenue. Revenues from copper have been used to finance development since the time of independence. However, the upward and downward fluctuations...
Download PDF ↓HIV infection is a strong predictor of fertility as it might influence one’s fertility desire. HIV-positive women may have fertility desires and may intend to have children but these vary by socio-economic, socio-cultural and demographic characteristics. Studies of fertility intentions among...
Download PDF ↓The study examined gender differential factors affecting the involvement and progress of men and women in formal businesses at Kapata Market in Chipata District. Studies conducted worldwide on women entrepreneurship concentrate on the informal business sector and little has been done in...
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