Table of Contents :

Multi-Scale information flow between gold and exchange rates among metal exporting countries in SSA: A Frequency-Transfer Entropy Approach
Richard Takyi Opoku, Anokye M. Adam, Isshaq Mohammed Zangina and Peterson Owusu Junior9

Modelling the Relationship between Fiscal Policy Tools and Economic Growth in Algeria
Khelassi Abdel-illah, Halali Ahmed and Ayad Lila 35


The Effects of Fiscal Policy on Output in a Structural VEC Model Framework: A Case Study of Nigeria
Omolade Oluwatoyin Funmilayo, Timilehin John Olasehinde, and Omolade Adeleke55


Social Norms, Contextual Factors and Sustainable Consumption Behaviours among Urban Households in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
Hanifah Nantale, Anthony Tibaingana and Ahmed Mutunzi Kitunzi77


Impact of Ethiopia Urban Productive Safety Net Programme on Households Food Insecurity: The Case of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia
Yibrah Hagos Gebresilassie and Phocenah Nyatanga101


Capital Importation and Human Development: The Moderating Role of Corruption and Political Stability
Babatunde Ayodeji OWOLABI, Oluwasikemi Janet OWOLABI, Emeka AKPA, OGUNDAJO Grace and AJIBADE, Ayodeji 119


Effect of Corporate Governance on the Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Adekunle ELUMARO and Umar Abbas IBRAHIM 143


Commercial Banks Concentration in Tanzania: A Comparison of the Hirschman-Herfindahl Index and the Dual Index
Mulatu F. Zerihun, Caroline George Yambesi, and Nyankomo Marwa 165


Brand Image and Behavioural Intentions: Mediating Role of Brand Equity and Brand Trust in the Herbal Industry
Peter Kwasi Oppong, Joseph Owusu, Wilberforce Owusu Ansah and John Mensah 191


Influence of Green Packaging on Environmental Performance of Floriculture Firms, Kenya
Joan Karambu Muketha, Jesse Maina Kinyua, Duncan Mugambi Njeru, and Zippy Mukami Njagi 213


Perceived Value, Peer Influence, Flavour Variety and Brand Association as Antecedents of Soft Drinks Consumption Intention Amongst Young Consumers
Neo Ligaraba, Nathalie B. Chinje-Bodiong and Brighton Nyagadza 235


Brand Identity and Business Performance among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe: Length of Business Operation and Age as Moderators
Edinah Mandizwidza-Moyo, Rina Makgosa and Catherine A. Phambuka-Nsimbi 273


Financing Constraints and Prospects for Innovative SMEs in Morocco
Tadjousti Hind and Zahi Jamal 299


Exploring the impact of human capital expenditure on SMMEs' financial performance in the South African informal sector
Petronella Jonck313


Relief on Consumers over Excessive Collection Charges by Credit
Hlako Choma and Tshegofatso Kgarabjang333


Personal Budgeting: Implications for Financial Wellbeing of University Staffers in Nigeria
Egbide Ben-Caleb, Joseph Madugba, Jane Ogochukwu Ben-Caleb, Agi-Ilochi Mercy, Ibrahim Abdul-Lateef Ayomide and Ayomide Deborah Adesola351


Exploring the Functional Components of Online Servicescapes: A Case of Funeral Home Websites
Cornelis Coetzee and Madele Tait 371


Business Ethics and Organisational Performance: The Mediating Role of Working Conditions
Girma Tadesse Gorfie and Mulugeta Chane Wube 391


Determinants of Digital Collaborative Consumption in the South African Food Delivery Industry
Tinayeshe Shumba and Fanny Saruchera 415


The Impact of Ease of Doing Business on Foreign Direct Investment for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development in African Countries
Kola Benson Ajeigbe and Fortune Ganda437


Forecasting JSE and AEX Volatility with GARCH Models
Priviledge Cheteni, Herrison Matsongoni and Ikechukwu Umejesi461

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