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Structural Risk Modelling-Indian Mergers & Acquisitions (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bhattarai, K., Prasuna, A., & Siva Kumar, S. N. V. (2025, January). Structural Risk Modelling-Indian Mergers & Acquisitions. Paper presented at 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California

Primary survey data of Indian M&A transactions were used to test the hypotheses on latent risk factors. A structural equation model (SEM) model was estimated to assess the composite risk factors considering financial, non-financial, and sustainabilit... Read More about Structural Risk Modelling-Indian Mergers & Acquisitions.

Measuring Gender Disaggregated Human Capital Development as Determinants Of Economic Growth In Nigeria (2024)
Journal Article
Tontu-Gukat, B., & Bhattarai, K. (2024). Measuring Gender Disaggregated Human Capital Development as Determinants Of Economic Growth In Nigeria. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, 5(2), 255-270. https://doi.org/10.47509/JDEF.2024.v05i02.02

This study is a gender disaggregated analysis to investigate impact of human capital development on economic growth in Nigeria. The ARDL approach was applied in order to examine the gender disaggregated education, health and gender gap index as deter... Read More about Measuring Gender Disaggregated Human Capital Development as Determinants Of Economic Growth In Nigeria.

Essays on Income Inequality, Financial Inclusion, and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria (2024)
Thesis
Ossai, L. (2024). Essays on Income Inequality, Financial Inclusion, and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4920478

Studies on the relationship between income inequality and economic growth, especially in low-income nations like Nigeria, have garnered significant interest. Some scholars argue that income inequality stimulate economic growth, while others contend i... Read More about Essays on Income Inequality, Financial Inclusion, and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria.

Effectiveness of Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) Program for Vulnerable Beneficiaries: Evidence from Nepal’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction (2024)
Journal Article
Bhusal, N. P., Bhattarai, K., & Walkley, F. (2024). Effectiveness of Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) Program for Vulnerable Beneficiaries: Evidence from Nepal’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction. Sustainability, 16(15), Article 6284. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156284

This research study assesses the effectiveness of the Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) program when combined with owner-driven housing reconstruction on rural private housing recovery after Nepal’s 2015 earthquake, particularly regarding vulnerable h... Read More about Effectiveness of Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) Program for Vulnerable Beneficiaries: Evidence from Nepal’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction.

Econometric Analysis (700661) (2023)
Other
Bhattarai, K. (2023). Econometric Analysis (700661). University of Hull

Econometric techniques are changing very rapidly along with developments in economic theories. Advanced level of economic analysis requires training in advanced econometrics. Most important theoretical developments in econometrics including fundament... Read More about Econometric Analysis (700661).

Microeconomics: Learning through Games and Simulations (551375) (2022)
Other
Bhattarai, K. (2023). Microeconomics: Learning through Games and Simulations (551375). [PDF]. University of Hull

A concise knowledge of microeconomic theories is essential in order to understand the complex mechanism of allocation of resources efficiently. Right decisions based on such analysis not only enhances wellbeing of households who maximise their utilit... Read More about Microeconomics: Learning through Games and Simulations (551375).

Impact of Financial Liberalization on Concentration and Competition in the Ghanaian Banking System: A Panzar-Rosse Analysis (2022)
Journal Article
Adu, A., & Bhattarai, K. (2022). Impact of Financial Liberalization on Concentration and Competition in the Ghanaian Banking System: A Panzar-Rosse Analysis. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, 3(2), 253-273. https://doi.org/10.47509/JDEF.2022.v03i02.01

This paper empirically investigated the evolution of market concentration in Ghana. It tests market competitiveness in banking systems post financial sector reforms. Using unbalanced panel data of 24 banks in the period 2003-2012, a period characteri... Read More about Impact of Financial Liberalization on Concentration and Competition in the Ghanaian Banking System: A Panzar-Rosse Analysis.

Trade, Human Capital and Economic Growth in BRICS and EU Economies (2022)
Journal Article
Negem, S. H., & Bhattarai, K. (in press). Trade, Human Capital and Economic Growth in BRICS and EU Economies. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, 3(1), 21-46

This paper examines the impact of both trade and human capital on economic growth of the European Union and BRICS. Over the period 2010-2020, the estimated model is based on endogenous growth theory. Our theoretical model is estimated for the EU and... Read More about Trade, Human Capital and Economic Growth in BRICS and EU Economies.

Convergence in labor productivity across provinces and production sectors in China (2022)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K., & Qin, W. (2022). Convergence in labor productivity across provinces and production sectors in China. Journal of economic asymmetries, 25, Article e00247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeca.2022.e00247

Empirical evidence is found for the β and σ convergence towards the steady states of labor productivity across provinces and production sectors in China based on estimates of static, dynamic and quintile panel data models. The pattern of convergences... Read More about Convergence in labor productivity across provinces and production sectors in China.