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dc.contributor.author | Kiplangat Siele, Richard | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-12-06T08:39:19Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2021-12-06T08:39:19Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5551 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This study examined the suitability of Theory of Optimum Currency as a basis for feasibility of proposed monetary union in East African Community (EAC) countries; Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. The study sought to determine symmetry of; monetary shocks; inflation rates; fiscal deficit, public debt, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and degree of openness. Exploratory was used employing panel data covering 2000Q1-2016Q4. Generalized Method of Moments approach was utilized. Results showed convergence in the real exchange rate was statistically significant and negative implying formation of a monetary union reduced combined GDP. Policy makers in EAC countries could concentrate in adapting unfulfilled macroeconomic convergence criteria and strengthening cooperation in monetary policy co-ordinations | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Global Journals | en_US |
dc.subject | feasibility | en_US |
dc.subject | monetary union | en_US |
dc.subject | theory of optimum currency area | en_US |
dc.subject | convergence criteria | en_US |
dc.subject | general method of moments | en_US |
dc.title | Feasibility of the proposed Monetary Union in East African community: Generalized method of moments approach | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
Appears in Collections: | School of Business and Economics |
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