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Spectral methods in economics: a discussion
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1973-12)The role of spectral and cross spectral analysis of time series is emphasized and the mathematical presentation pursued step by step in a simplified fashion. The relationship between this method and econometric methods is ... -
Development finance in Kenya's industrial sector: a political economy approach
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1995-06)For many years under colonial rule, Kenya was a 'plantation economy' dependent on exports of coffee, tea and sisal. It had a small industrial base dominated by and tailored to the needs and tastes of two major immigrant ... -
Manpower planning and the provision of training
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1975-06)The paper considers the importance of specific kinds of labour market data as an input to the planning of industrial training. Methods of collection are discussed with special attention on forecasting methods actually used ... -
After divorce: the remarriage of economic theory and development economics
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Spectral analysis of coffee, maize and wheat production in Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1975-05)Spectral methods are applied to coffee, maize, and wheat production series. Coffee and wheat spectra reveal two cycles each. For coffee, most spectral power is concentrated at a frequency corresponding to a 2.4 year cycle. ... -
Time-series production functions and technological progress in Kenyan industry
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Sectoral planning in Kenya: A proposed macroeconomic model
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1975-06)The structural equations for a multi-sector dynamic multi-sector growth models are formulated. The model, subsequent to its estimation and simulation is intended as a long run planning instrument in guiding the Kenyan ... -
Search procedures for optimal policy in stochastic, time-dependent, nonlinear simultaneous equations models
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Prospects for population limitation in Kenya: statistical evidence from the Vihiga programme
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Implementing road transport safety measures in Kenya: policy issues and challenges
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Policy determination through simulation of non-linear econometric models
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1975-04)Simulation of stochastic non-linear econometric models is known to have desirable analytic content only when the error terms affecting the structural equations are incorporated within the simulation procedure. This paper ... -
Methodological issues and selected findings of an analysis of the distribution of wealth and income in Mbere division, eastern Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1975-03)This paper examines some of the methodological difficulties that must be confronted in an attempt to measure the distribution of economic status in an area where households keep no records and where the members of individual ... -
The practices of contraception by clients of the Kenyan family planning program
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1974-04)Using survey data relating to clients entering the Kenyan family planning program in May, June and July of 1970, drop—out schedules or profiles of clients are established. From these it is apparent that the behaviour of ... -
Land transactions in Kiambu
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1972-08)The paper examines Land Transactions in Kiambu District from 1956, the beginning of the Land Registration process, to 1971; against a background of classical Land Value Theory hypotheses, namely that the value of land will ... -
Kenya's garment industry: an institutional view of medium and large firms
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Towards an understanding of business systems in Kenya: the concept and research issues in the metal products sub-sector
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Equity and efficiency in financing secondary education in Kenya: key issues in state-community partnership
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1985-09)In response to constraints in the public budget, which partly reflect a monumental quantitative growth in education since 1963, the Kenya Government has developed state-community partnership in the financing and management ... -
Human capital: the wealth of nations or drain on resources?
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1985-07)This is a preliminary summary of some of the findings of the University of Nairobi Tracer Study. The Tracer Study began with a sample of approximately 450 graduates from the University of Nairobi, taken randomly from the ... -
Kitui the ecosystem integration and change: an overall framework
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Smallholder milk production and marketing: opportunities and problems
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1976-10)This paper presents a brief summary of the major problems facing the smallholder dairy producers. Greater attention is given to the factors that determine the net price that the smallholder receives. The role of co-operatives ...