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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.

CO2 Emissions, Economic Growth, and Energy Consumption in G7 and BRICS Countries (2021)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K., & Brind, B. (2021). CO2 Emissions, Economic Growth, and Energy Consumption in G7 and BRICS Countries. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, 2(2),

This research set out to investigate whether economic growth has an impact on CO 2 emissions in G7 and BRICS countries, and whether the Paris Agreement has been effective in respect to CO 2 emissions by successfully analysing each of the five null hy... Read More about CO2 Emissions, Economic Growth, and Energy Consumption in G7 and BRICS Countries.

Economic and Institutional Determinants of Mergers & Acquisitions in BRICS, G7 and G20 Economies (2021)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K., Prasuna, A., & Kumar, S. N. V. S. (in press). Economic and Institutional Determinants of Mergers & Acquisitions in BRICS, G7 and G20 Economies. Journal of Applied Business and Economics,

Factors contributing towards increasing the number of mergers and acquisitions (M &A) among firms and the volume of business and sales of these firms are assessed empiricallybased on results of the static and dynamic panel data models for BRICS, G7 a... Read More about Economic and Institutional Determinants of Mergers & Acquisitions in BRICS, G7 and G20 Economies.