Journal of World Economic Research

Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020

  • Analysis of Dry Maize Grain Market Integration in Kipkelion East and West Sub Counties, Kericho County, Kenya

    Sang Isaac Kipchirchir, Ng’eno Elijah Kiplangat, Kibett Joash Keino

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 73-80
    Received: 29 August 2019
    Accepted: 22 September 2019
    Published: 17 June 2020
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    Abstract: This study analyzed market integration of dry maize grain in Kipkelion East and Kipkelion West Sub-Counties in Kericho County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the correlation of prices between the terminal and source markets of dry maize grain. Purposive and stratified random sampling procedures were used to collect data from a s... Show More
  • Trade Openness and Crude Oil Price Effects on Food Inflation: Examining the Romer Hypothesis in Kenya

    Caspah Lidiema

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 81-90
    Received: 22 May 2020
    Accepted: 8 June 2020
    Published: 29 June 2020
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    Abstract: Food Prices accounts for about 36% of the overall consumer price index in Kenya and it’s the single largest of the 12 components that make up the index. Therefore, shocks in food prices could considerably be transmitted to the overall consumer price index. While Kenya agricultural production is heavily rain-fed, external pressures from and shocks f... Show More
  • Reasons for Some Countries Having More COVID-19 Cases Than Others: Evidence from 70 Most Affected Countries sans China

    Mohammad Mokammel Karim Toufique

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 91-98
    Received: 30 July 2020
    Accepted: 2 September 2020
    Published: 17 September 2020
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    Abstract: A look into the country-level data on the number of COVID-19 positive cases reveals considerable cross-country variations in the number of officially confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. Consequently, there exists a research gap in the relevant field of research. This paper attempts to explain the variations in the number of officially confirmed COVI... Show More
  • Determinants of Market Outlet Choices of Tef

    Addisu Getahun, Degye Goshu, Adam Bekele

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 99-109
    Received: 6 October 2020
    Accepted: 22 October 2020
    Published: 4 November 2020
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    Abstract: In Ethiopia, specifically in Dendi district tef is cash crop for majority of the smallholder farmers. and the supply of tef in the study area still can’t satisfy the existing market demand and the farmers are not benefited from the market price. This study was aimed at analyzing the factors affecting market outlet choices of tef producers in Dendi ... Show More
  • Digital Transactions in Real Estate Marketing

    Jeffrey Shepard

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 110-114
    Received: 14 September 2020
    Accepted: 22 October 2020
    Published: 4 November 2020
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    Abstract: Identity theft and tax fraud have been leading white-collar crimes for over a decade. Emerging trends have seen the rise in white-collar crime to now include deed theft. This type of theft marries identity theft and mortgage fraud, and it is robbing the hopes of many people who aspire to own a home. This whitepaper identifies how deed theft takes p... Show More
  • Assessment of Government Expenditure Management Practices: The Case of Oromia Police College, Oromia, Ethiopia

    Mesfin Zewde, Tadewos Mentta

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 115-125
    Received: 3 October 2020
    Accepted: 28 October 2020
    Published: 11 November 2020
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess government expenditure management practice at Oromia Police College Procurement Finance and Property Management. Descriptive research method was employed to assess and describe assessment of government expenditure management practice in broad’s importance. Primary data were collected by means of survey questi... Show More
  • Macro-economic Determinants of Recent Inflation in Ethiopia

    Tadesse Wudu Abate

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 126-132
    Received: 9 October 2020
    Accepted: 23 October 2020
    Published: 19 November 2020
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    Abstract: Expansion is one of the major macro-economic issues which determine the better functioning of the economy. Additionally, it leads a multi-dimensional effect on the overall social, economic, financial, mechanical and political affairs of the country. To come with this problem, the study focuses on the identification and assessment of variables which... Show More
  • Examination of Urban Agriculture Contribution to the Household Livelihood Outcome the Case of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia

    Desalegn Degu Tebeje, Sitota Getachew Bokore

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 133-141
    Received: 10 December 2019
    Accepted: 14 October 2020
    Published: 16 December 2020
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    Abstract: The general objective of this study is to examine the contribution of urban agriculture to the household livelihood in case of Bahir Dar city in Ethiopia. The motive for this study were the problems of unemployment, growing poverty, hunger, poor diets, bad air condition, depression as well as the special opportunities provided by the city including... Show More