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Discussion Paper No. 93 of 2009 on Determinants of Current Account Balance in Kenya: The Intertemporal Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2009)
This study investigates the determinants of current account balance
(CAB) in Kenya using intertemporal approach. By use of time series
analytical framework, an error correction model is estimated in order
to examine ...
Discussion Paper No. 90 of 2008 on Environmental Sustainability and Policy Implications of Urban Building and Construction in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2008)
The trend of urbanization and population growth has exerted excessive
pressure on natural capital, with scientific evidence showing an
overshoot beyond sustainable limits. Ensuring ecologically sustainable
cities and ...
Discussion Paper No. 92 of 2008 on Assessing Oil Vulnerability: Key Indicators and Policy Options
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2008)
Petroleum products are a key source of commercial energy in Kenya. The
economic impacts offi rst and second oil shocks of the 1970s and current
volatile crude oil prices have pushed supply vulnerability to the top ...
Discussion Paper No. 89 of 2008 on Determinants of Inter-firm Networks in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)
The small firm sub-sector has the potential to reduce poverty and unemployment in Kenya. However, in the face of global competition, market uncertainties and rapid technological changes, it is necessary to assist small ...
Discussion Paper No. 96 of 2008 on A Cross Country Analysis of Cut Flower and Foliage Exports: the Case of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)
In terms of volume and value, cut flowers are the single most important horticultural exports, followed by vegetables and fruits in Kenya. Floricultural trade in the country is export oriented with an end-user focus. There ...
Discussion Paper No. 94 of 2009 on Estimating Inbound Tourism Demand for Kenya: the Gravity Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)
Tourism is a significant economic sector in Kenya in terms of its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product, employment and foreign exchange earnings. However, the determinants for inbound tourism demand for Kenya are ...
Discussion Paper No. 91 of 2008 on Determinants of Kenya's Fiscal Performance
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2008)
This study sets out to investigate the determinants offi scal balance in
Kenya. A model developed from three-gap analysis is used, together
with time series data for the period 1975 to 2006. The long run results
indicate ...
Discussion Paper No. 106 of 2009 on Implications of the Global Financial Crisis on the Kenyan Economy
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)
The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has been traced back to the late
1990s when the United State (US)’s interest rates on the federal
funds were considerably low, leading to liberal lending practices by
commercial banks ...
Discussion Paper No. 109 of 2010 on Evaluating the Impact of Microfranchising the Distribution of Anti-Malaria Drugs in Kenya on Mortality and Morbidity
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)
In an effort to increase access to effective anti-malaria drugs to the
rural poor, the Kenyan government has partnered with a local nongovernmental
organization to distribute the drugs free of charge using
a micro-franchise ...
Discussion Paper No. 107 of 2010 on Are Prior Restrictions on Factor Shares Appropriate in Economic Growth Accounting Estimations?
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)
Several studies make different prior assumptions on the magnitude of
factor shares and scale of production when accounting for economic
growth. The initial Solow estimations, for instance, assumed a
capital share of 0.3 ...










