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01 - Role of Capital structure in financial performance of non-financial sector firms

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).01
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).01      Published : Jun 2020

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    This paper looks at financial performance of non-financial sectors of Pakistan concerning capital structure. We gathered data from annual audited financial statements of 152 firms listed at PSX during 2010-2017. To analyze data gathered, we have employed descriptive, correlation and regression analyses techniques. The findings show substantial positive contribution of LTDA in EPS and ROA and signi... Details

    Capital Structure, Financial Performance, Non-Financial Sector

    (1) Hafiz Abdur Rashid
    PhD Scholar, Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmed Raza Bilal
    Associate Professor, Department of Business & Management Sciences, Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Precursors of Pollen Allergies: An Anthropo-Economic Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).02
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).02      Published : Jun 2020

Abstract

    This explanatory study is intended to determine precursors of pollen allergies, an anthropo-economic perspective. In a nutshell, it deals with how pollen allergy is produced, circulated and dealt with in the setting of twin cities; Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Medically, allergies can be prevented but not cured. The cultural means of prevention and care are always preferred by the needs of the body, ... Details

    Cultural Economy, Nose Redness, Itchy Eyes, Paper Mulberry, Pollen Allergies Twin Cities

    (1) Ghazala Idrees
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Chairman/Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - Financing Inclusive Growth through FDI: Incorporating the Role of Institutional

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).03
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).03      Published : Jun 2020

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    Countries need a tremendous amount of investment to utilize existing resources and enhance productivity in order to ensure inclusive growth in the economy. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by providing the required investment can fulfil the saving-investment gap. The paper makes an empirical investigation of the effectiveness of FDI as a financing tool for inclusive growth. The study also examines ... Details

    Inclusive Growth, Institutional Quality, Foreign Direct Investment, Equity

    (1) Muneza Munir
    PhD scholar, Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Ambreen Fatima
    Associate Professor, Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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04 - Socio-economic Causes of Malnutrition among Pre-School Children in Pakistan: A G

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).04
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).04      Published : Jun 2020

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    The most common perception is that the prevalence of malnutrition among females is higher than males. To solve this dilemma, the present article analyzes the impact of socioeconomic factors on the nutritional status of under-five children by gender using a binary logistic regression model. Utilizing the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey [PDHS]-2013 data, a CIAF index is constructed to measure... Details

    Binary Logistic Model, Child Health, Disaggregated Analysis, Malnutrition, CIAF, PDHS

    (1) Muhammad Shahid
    Department of Health Economics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Madeeha Gouhar Qureshi
    Department of Economics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Jam Farooq Ahmed
    Department of Anthropology, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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05 - Impact of Macroeconomics Factors and Political Regimes on Fluctuation in Number

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).05
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).05      Published : Jun 2020

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    The aim of the study is to determine the factors that fluctuate the numbers of IPOs (NIPOs) issued in Pakistan from 1992 to 2017. Firstly, the study examined the impact of macroeconomic factors such as GDP, Consumer Price Index (CPI), market return, Industrial production index, market volatility, and political stability on the NIPOs. Secondly, the study determined the impact of political regimes (... Details

    IPOs Cycle, Capital Demand Hypothesis, Political Regimes, Pakistan

    (1) Fazli Raheem
    MS Scholar, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shehzad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Faizan Malik
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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06 - China's Built and Road Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities in Xinjiang

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).06
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).06      Published : Jun 2020

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    China's peaceful ascent has had a significant impact on the global economic system. There are two major reasons for this: the first and most important is Beijing's peaceful expansionist policies, and the second is its advanced industries and technologies. Their goal is to dominate global raw materials as well as the market through their goods. China has been working hard to promote built-and-road ... Details

    Sophisticated, Expansionism, Socio-Economic Development, Xinjiang, Burgeoning

    (1) Shabnam Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Khan
    Phd Scholar, Department of Political Science, Quartaba University, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Aftab Alam
    Phd Scholar, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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07 - Empirical Analysis of the Factors affecting Current Account Deficit in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).07
10.31703/ger.2020(V-II).07      Published : Jun 2020

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    The maintenance of a balanced current account is among the enormous challenges faced by most of the developing economies. This study seeks to examine the determinative factors of the current account deficit in Pakistan over the period of 1976-2020.Assessment of these factors has been made within the stipulated structure of the ARDL model.Findings reveal that fiscal sustainability, sustainable econ... Details

    Current Account Deficit, Fiscal Deficit, Economic Growth, Pakistan

    (1) Minhajuddin
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Malik Bakhsheesh
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Economics, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar Campus, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Sohail Alam Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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