April 2014

Determinants of Net Savings Deposits held in Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCO’s) in Uganda

Savings mobilization is important for rural households in Uganda. This study looked at household net savings deposits in Savings and credit cooperatives (SACCO’s) from individual’s passbooks. Net savings were then measured as the difference between deposits and withdrawals. Weighted least squares were used to determine the factors influencing net deposits. Results indicate that deposits decreased with...

Author(s): S. Mpiira, B. Kiiza, E. Katungi, J. R. S. Tabuti, C. Staver, and W. K. Tushemereirwe

April 2014

Calendar Anomalies, reality or an illusion? KSE-Pakistan

This paper investigates the calendar anomalies in Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) of Pakistan, during 2002-04 periods. The data for this study was taken from KSE 100, involving the daily stock exchange and were tested for turn of the month and time of the month effects. The results, regarding mean returns showed the presence of both effects. Results after regression analysis didn’t show the presence of Turn of the...

Author(s): Muhammad Ibrahim khan, Muhammad Suleman Khan, Aima Khan

April 2014

Analysis of competitiveness of lowland rice farming in indonesia: Case study of Bolaang Mongondow District, North Sulawesi Province

Further development through the application of technological innovations may result to rice export in North Sulawesi. It is necessary to do a study on the competitiveness level of this commodity, especially if there is a local policy to export rice. The aims of this research are: (1) to analyze the profitability of rice farming in Bolaang Mongondow District; (2) to analyze the comparative and competitive advantages of...

Author(s): Zulkifli Mantau, Harianto and Nunung Nuriantono