MSUIR Collection:https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/1842024-03-29T04:43:04Z2024-03-29T04:43:04ZCausal relationship between financial development and economic growth in Southern Africa: a static and dynamic panel data approach (2006-2015)Bandura, Witness Nyashahttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/39742022-06-27T13:49:04Z2017-11-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Causal relationship between financial development and economic growth in Southern Africa: a static and dynamic panel data approach (2006-2015)
Authors: Bandura, Witness Nyasha
Abstract: The study seeks to investigate the causal linkage between financial development and economic growth of 14 Southern African countries over the period 2006-2015. The study utilises static and dynamic panel regression models with private sector credit ratio and broad money ratio as financial development indicators. Mixed findings are found in this study depending on the method used. There is, however, convincing evidence of causality running from financial development to economic growth which is in-line with supply-leading hypothesis by Patrick (1966). Varying result are obtained for demand-leading hypothesis from one model to another. Financial development through facilitating the allocation of credit to the most productive private sectors as well as effective managing of its monetary policies are recommended.2017-11-01T00:00:00ZBandura, Witness NyashaThe impact of economic growth on environmental quality in Zimbabwe. 1985-2015Mudzingwa, Gracehttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/39362022-06-27T13:49:04Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: The impact of economic growth on environmental quality in Zimbabwe. 1985-2015
Authors: Mudzingwa, Grace
Abstract: This research was mainly aimed at investigating the environmental impact of economic growth in Zimbabwe for the period 1985-2015. Various authors have expressed their views with regards to the determinants of environmental degradation with economic growth as the major player. CO2 was used as a proxy for environmental quality. Using the Ordinary Least Squares model, the researcher obtained that in the early stages of development, growth accelerates the rate of environmental quality loss up to a certain level of income which would then later on help in improving environmental quality. The researcher then recommends on improving economic growth in Zimbabwe as way to improve environmental quality in Zimbabwe since increasing the level of national income increases the willingness to pay for a cleaner environment.2017-01-01T00:00:00ZMudzingwa, GraceAnalysis of the relationship between mining export and economic growth in Zimbabwe (1985) TO (2016)Sundirai, Kudzanaihttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/39352022-06-27T13:49:04Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Analysis of the relationship between mining export and economic growth in Zimbabwe (1985) TO (2016)
Authors: Sundirai, Kudzanai
Abstract: This research investigated the relationship between the mining export and economic growth in Zimbabwe using time series data for the period 1985 to 2016 as well as employing the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) approach. The study was aiming at examining the impact of mineral export on economic growth in Zimbabwe. The results obtained showed that mineral export, real growth in agriculture, population growth and tax revenue significantly affect economic growth. Moreso the results also showed that real growth in manufacturing and inflation have insignificant influence on the economic growth of Zimbabwe. Basing on the findings, the research proposes The at enhancement of the mining sector export will largely contribute to the economic growth of the country given its bulk mineral resources.2017-01-01T00:00:00ZSundirai, KudzanaiAn investigation of the relationship between branchless banking activities and profitability of commercial banks in Zimbabwe: Panel Data Analysis (2011 – 2017)Nyimai, Ernesthttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/36872022-06-27T13:49:04Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: An investigation of the relationship between branchless banking activities and profitability of commercial banks in Zimbabwe: Panel Data Analysis (2011 – 2017)
Authors: Nyimai, Ernest
Abstract: The motive behind carrying out of this study was the ever changing and unstable profitability levels experienced in the Zimbabwe banking sector particularly after the adoption of various branchless banking activities by various commercial banks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the branchless banking activities and profitability of banks using a case study of commercial banks in Zimbabwe. Various theories and empirics were reviewed and have revealed that some branchless banking activities has positive relationship with profitability of commercial banks whilst others are inversely related to profits. The findings on the literature reviewed have somehow differed in the forms of branchless banking activities that were found significant in explaining bank profits. The research used micro panel annual data for 12 commercial banks for a period of 7 years (2011-2017). Diagnostic tests were performed on the data prior to estimations of the Pooled OLS regression. Return on Assets was used as a measure of bank profits. The study found that mobile banking, debit cards, RTGS and POS were statistically significant in determining bank profits. However, POS was found to be inversely related to bank profits. The researcher then concluded that mobile banking, debit cards, RTGS and POS are the major forms of branchless banking adopted by banks in Zimbabwe. Recommendations were that among others, banks must shift from traditional to branchless banking activities, increase awareness on the activities and increasing investment in branchless banking activities. Use of different methodology and case studies for further research study on the similar topic was recommended.2018-01-01T00:00:00ZNyimai, Ernest