Journal of World Economic Research

Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2014

  • Export Led Growth Hypothesis: Evidence from Kenya

    Grace Muhoro, Manaseh Otieno

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 37-46
    Received: Aug. 11, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 27, 2014
    Published: Sep. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: The Export-Led Growth Hypothesis (ELGH) postulates that export growth is one of the key determinants of economic growth. This paper aims to investigate the Export-Led Growth Hypothesis in Kenya using annual time series data from 1976 to 2011 and dynamic time series techniques of Auto Regressive Distributed Lag and 2-Stage Least Squares. The 2-Stage... Show More
  • Interest Groups and Housing Provision in Nigeria: A Review Study

    Mallo Maren Daniel, Samuel Danjuma Wapwera, Nehemiah Yakubu Sanda, Eniola Samuel Olutunde

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 47-54
    Received: Oct. 09, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 24, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: There is an increasing involvement of interest groups in Nigeria’s housing processes. Prior research has examined their contribution but focusing on the cooperative sector. This study bridge the gap by examining the housing activities of interest groups in a broader perspective. Documentary research method was employed with a view to collecting lar... Show More