Threshold Effects in the Inflation, Economic Growth and Investment Relationship: the Case of Malawi

The study analyses the relationship among inflation, economic growth and investment. This was done by examining whether there are two thresholds in the non-linear relationships between inflation and growth. In Malawi, the test for the second threshold would add value to the study done by Nkume and Ngalawa (2014) who tested for only one threshold... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2016

Author: Bonomali, Mussa Supervisor(s): Martin Phangaphanga , Spy Munthali

Impact of Malaria on Agricultural Labour Supply in Malawi

Malawi is faced with a high burden of disease with malaria as one of the top contributors to this burden. Health which is a capital stock may be expected to positively contribute to an individual’s decision to participate and supply labour. The decision may in the end have some positive impact on the economy in general. The study assessed the im... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2017

Author: Malekano, Paul Supervisor(s): Levison Chiwaula , Martin Phangaphanga

The Impact of Power Outages on Firm Output and Labour Productivity: Empirical Evidence from Malawi’s Manufacturing Sector

The primary objective of the study was twofold: Firstly, to establish the extent to which power outages affect firm’s labour productivity and secondly to establish the extent to which power outages affect firm output in the manufacturing sector in Malawi. Using OLS, the statistical analysis undertaken for this study supports empirical findings t... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2016

Author: Banda, George Oscar Supervisor(s): Ben Kaluwa , Martin Phangaphanga