CLIMATE SHOCKS AND MACROECONOMIC POLICY RESPONSES: AN EMPIRICAL AND FORWARD-LOOKING STUDY OF IRAQ (2004–2025)

Title: CLIMATE SHOCKS AND MACROECONOMIC POLICY RESPONSES: AN EMPIRICAL AND FORWARD-LOOKING STUDY OF IRAQ (2004–2025) Authors:Hasan Khalaf Radhi, Alaa Mahdi Mohammed and Saif Mohammed Hasan Algburi Abstract:This paper empirically explores the transmission dynamics of climate-induced economic shocks and their subsequent spillovers onto macroeconomic stability parameters—specifically, real GDP growth trajectories and inflationary pressures—within the Iraqi economy … Read more

MONETARY POLICY OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL DEEPENING: A FINANCIAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Title: MONETARY POLICY OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL DEEPENING: A FINANCIAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE Authors:Michael, Saro S., Phd, Thomas, Bariere, Phd and Ikole Dornubari, Phd Abstract:This study investigates how monetary policy instruments affect financial deepening in Nigeria using annual data from 1995–2024. It examined the extent of the effects of cash reserve ratio (CRR), liquidity ratio (LR), and … Read more

IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT BUDGET ON EXTERNAL DEBT: LESSONS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Title: IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT BUDGET ON EXTERNAL DEBT: LESSONS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Authors:Thomas, Bariere, Phd, Ikole Dornubari, Phd and Michael, Saro S., Phd Abstract:This study investigates the relationship between government budgetary allocations and external debt in Nigeria, focusing on how recurrent and capital expenditure patterns influence external debt accumulation and debt … Read more

FISCAL POLICY OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL TRADE DYNAMICS: RELEVANCE TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Title: FISCAL POLICY OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL TRADE DYNAMICS: RELEVANCE TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Authors:Michael, Saro S., Phd, Thomas, Bariere, Phd and Ikole Dornubari, Phd Abstract:This study investigates how fiscal policy operations, disaggregated into government capital expenditure (GCE), government recurrent expenditure (GRE), and deficit financial management (DFM) affect Nigeria’s foreign‑trade performance (trade intensity) over 1990–2024 … Read more

PUBLIC DEBT AND EXTERNAL RESERVE MANAGEMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Title: PUBLIC DEBT AND EXTERNAL RESERVE MANAGEMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Authors:Michael, Saro S., Phd, Thomas, Bariere, Phd and Ikole Dornubari, Phd Abstract:This study examines how domestic debt (DMD), external debt (EXD), and debt service (DSV) jointly influence Nigeria’s external reserves (EXRSV) over 1990–2024. Using annual time series data from the Central Bank … Read more

CAPITAL MARKET AND FOREIGN SECTOR FINANCIAL INDICATORS: A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND EDUCATION APPROACH

Title: CAPITAL MARKET AND FOREIGN SECTOR FINANCIAL INDICATORS: A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND EDUCATION APPROACH Authors:Thomas, Bariere, Phd, Ikole Dornubari, Phd and Michael, Saro S., Phd Abstract:This study examines the relationship between capital market operations and external sector performance in Nigeria for the period 1990–2024. Using annual time series data from the Central Bank of Nigeria … Read more

FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND FUTURE STOCK RETURNS: EVIDENCE FROM TAIWAN’S ELECTRICAL AND CABLE INDUSTRY

Title: FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND FUTURE STOCK RETURNS: EVIDENCE FROM TAIWAN’S ELECTRICAL AND CABLE INDUSTRY Authors:Szu-Hsien Lin, Chien-Chung Tu, Huei-Hwa Lai* and Shao-Chun Chiu Abstract:This study examines whether firm characteristics explain one-quarter-ahead stock returns in Taiwan’s listed electrical and cable industry. Using 507 firm-quarter observations from the Taiwan Economic Journal (TEJ), this study investigates the effects … Read more

FINANCIAL DETERMINANTS OF MARKET VALUATION: EVIDENCE FROM TAIWANESE LISTED BANKS

Title: FINANCIAL DETERMINANTS OF MARKET VALUATION: EVIDENCE FROM TAIWANESE LISTED BANKS Authors:Szu-Hsien Lin, Chien-Chung Tu, Huei-Hwa Lai* and Shao-Chun Chiu Abstract:This study investigates the financial determinants of market valuation among Taiwanese listed banks. Using 551 bank-quarter observations collected from the Taiwan Economic Journal (TEJ) database during 2021–2025, this study examines whether profitability, earnings performance, firm … Read more

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING, INDUSTRY SENSITIVITY AND MARKET VALUE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Title: SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING, INDUSTRY SENSITIVITY AND MARKET VALUE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA Authors:Omonade Onoriode and Okolie Augustine Oke Abstract:This study examined the effect of sustainability reporting on the market value of listed firms in Nigeria, with emphasis on economic, social, governance, and environmental sustainability dimensions, and the moderating role of industry sensitivity. The study … Read more

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINTECH AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRM IN NIGERIA

Title: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINTECH AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRM IN NIGERIA Author:Kingsley Ashibougwu Phd Abstract:The research examined how corporate governance and financial technology might enhance the financial performance of publicly listed industrial companies in Nigeria.The selected indicators for the independent variables, particularly corporate governance; include board size, board independence, and board gender diversity, while … Read more