This research study posits that uncertainty surrounding the future direction of monetary policy is a critical determinant of volatility in government securities. In particular, it emphasizes that fluctuations in the policy rate often used as the primary instrument of monetary authorities play a...
Download PDF ↓Monetary policy, including high-interest rates and tight credit conditions, significantly constrains financing for hardware store SMEs in Kabwata, leading to high financing costs and limited growth, while poor record-keeping and lack of collateral further exacerbate credit access challenges....
Download PDF ↓The effectiveness of monetary policy in Zambia is undermined by foreign exchange (FX) market inefficiencies, including lack of transparency, fragmented monitoring mechanisms, and limited regulatory enforcement. These shortcomings contribute to inflation volatility and weaken the capacity of the...
The study investigates how a CBDC payment system could enhance Zambia’s financial system efficiency and strengthen national defense against money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorism financing (CFT). Methodology: Uses time‑series monthly data over eleven years. Applies unit root tests,...
Over the last few decades, most scholarly writing has focused on foreign direct investment. The multiple benefits that come with Foreign Direct Investments in host nations, particularly developing ones, have been hotly disputed. In their desire for economic progress, several developing countries...
Download PDF ↓Purpose - The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank of Zambia Monetary Policy from1996 to 2016. The study was done broadly on the Bank of Zambia, which is the central Bank of Zambia. Research design and methodology - The study was steered by the epistemological method...
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