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Taxation and Entrepreneurship: Panel Data Evidence from SAARC Countries

A. J. F. Shifaniya & Thushari N. Vidanage · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the economy; there is no well-established evidence on how taxes affect start-up activity in SAARC countries. We examine the effects of the personal income tax rate on self-employment using the annual time series data from the SAARC countries...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3724

Women Empowerment for Sustainable Social Development: Interlinkages and Dynamics

Babita Chatterjee & Kousik Das Malakar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Gender is a social function that does not exist in a vacuum. It is influenced by caste, class, ethnicity, and race, forming a complex matrix. This article considers the Garhbeta-II Community Development Block (CDB) of West Bengal. The authors have observed that women contribute a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3725

The Impact of Tariffs on Nigerian Economy (2000-2020)

Nwokoye Mathew Okechukwu, Machi Ignatus Okoye, Irene Onwuka Nkechi & Ekwugha Juliet Chika · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This study examined the impact of tariffs on Nigeria's economic growth. It examines the extent to which tariffs have contributed to economic growth in Nigeria in 2000-2020. Tariffs, which are a form of tax or trade restrictions imposed on imported goods to discourage fledgling in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3722

Casino Royale: A Comparative Analysis of Financial Literacy and Locus of Control on SMEs’ Financial Behavior

Andi Meriam, Andi Dewi Angreyani, Agung Widhi Kurniawan, Muh. Ichwan Musa & Muh. Yushar Mustafa · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Knowledge is considered as the vital factor for firms in improving their capability and stability of SMEs, especially a financial literacy knowledge. Based on the literature, this study finds that due to lack of finance literacy knowledge, most of firms in Indonesia are not able...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3723

Empirical Analysis of the Role of Population Mutations on Agricultural Productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Joseph Soh Tchekounteu, Armand Gilbert Noula & Louis de Berquin Eyike Mbongo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This paper aims to analyze the role of population growth in the explanation of agricultural productivity in the context of Sub-Saharan African countries. Based on available data, we collected data on a sample of 24 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2000-2018. The empi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3718

Costs and Benefits of Regional Connectivity: An Analysis from Bangladesh Perspective

Khaleque, A., Rashid, H. & Jahan, R. · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Aims: This paper aims to investigate the costs and benefits of regional connectivity in Bangladesh from the economic perspective through using the analytical tools of benefit-cost analysis. Study design:  The study is conducted based on forecasted secondary data from different re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3719

Unravelling the Multifaceted Dynamics of Healthcare Expenditure: Exploring the Interplay of Individual Health Status, Lifestyle Choices, and Socio-Economic Factors

Saleel Ahammed A. K. & Ibrahim Cholakkal · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This study investigates the relationships between demographic factors and health expenditure based on 387 households in Malappuram district between September 2021 and April 2022. Rigorous statistical methodologies, including ANOVA and t-tests, were applied to scrutinize and quant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3720

Unveiling the Factors Influencing Organic Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production: An Empirical Evidence from the Mymensingh District of Bangladesh

Md. Yunus, Mohammad Saidur Rahman, Santa Islam, Nazmus Sayadat, Bristy Banik, Azharul Islam & Md. Farooq Hassan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Tomato is one of the most popular and widely grown vegetables, and faces a demand-supply gap, prompting the need for enhanced production. As global agriculture shifts towards organic practices, this study was undertaken to explore the socioeconomic status of organic tomato produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3716

The Pluralist Economy in Africa: A Study of the Relationship between Economic Complexity and the Life Ladder

Nelson Derrick Nguepi, Nadia Demgang Nguefack & Ruth Dzokou Petnga · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This study finds a significant correlation between economic complexity and the life ladder in Africa, using data from the World Development Indicators (2022), World Happiness Report (2023) and Observatory of Economic Complexity (2023) over the period 2000 to 2021. The FGLS estima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3717

Bibliometric Analysis of Farmers' Rural-Urban Migration Based on the Scopus Platform

Monira Khanam, A. K. M. Kanak Pervez, Md. Armanul Haque, Md. Mostafizur Rahman & Md. Shahriar Kabir · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Cities and metropolitan regions provide economic and social opportunities for individuals in today's globalized and rapid urbanization period. However, urbanization has led to unequal economic growth between rural and urban regions, promoting urban migration. Migration is a cross...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3715

Persistent Price Increase of Goods in Enugu State: Postgraduate Students of Business Education Perspective

Solomon, Uchenna Agbo & Nnamani, Victoria Obiageli · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

The main aim of the study was to determine the persistent price increase of goods in Enugu State: postgraduate students of business education perspective. The study contains three specific purposes. Also, the study was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3712

Media Programmes on Domestic Violence against Men (DVAM) in Owerri Metropolis: A KAP Analysis

Onyebuchi, Alexander Chima, Alaekwe, Kizito Nzube, Philomena Effiong Umoren, Emetumah, I. Fatima & Etumnu Emeka Williams · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Background: DVAM can pose a great threat to the development of the victim, society, and the nation. This necessitated the investigation of the knowledge, attitude, and practice of men in Owerri metropolis towards media programmes on DVAM. This study hinged on agenda setting and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3713

Determinants of Participation in MGNREGA: A Case Study of Kathua District, J&K, India

Shamim Ahemad & Priya Sharma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

MGNREGA is a footstep by the Government of India which has changed the status of the rural households and their employment pattern by securing livelihood through guaranteed wage employment. This scheme was implemented in Kathua District in 2008-09 in its final phase when the enti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3711