Impact of own resources on municipalities’ investments expenditures in Benin

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard G. Hounmenou ◽  
Fabrice D. Degbedji
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to study the impact of municipalities’ own resources on their investments‘ expenditure. Design/methodology/approach Panel data analysis. A sample of 34 municipalities in Benin. Econometrics tests for the panel data models – estimation of the fixed-effect and random-effect models. Hausman test to identify the best model to explain the impact of the explanatory variables on local investments’ expenditures. Heteroskedasticity, normality and autocorrelation tests. Findings The results establish a positive and significant impact of own resources, state transfers and demographic variables on local investments’ expenses. Research limitations/implications As an implication, the results show the importance of local resources’ mobilization for the municipalities’ investment capacity building. They also show that the central government transfers continue to play a major place in local investments’ finance, even in a decentralization context. Limitation: Available data do not allow to well evaluate the impact of the electoral variable on municipalities’ investments’ expenditure. This situation does not allow to well analyze the public choice considerations in local authorities’ behaviors. Practical implications Local mobilization of financial resources must be encouraged to raise municipalities’ investments’ capacities. Strategies must be developed to reinforce local capacities in local resources mobilization. Social implications The results show the importance of local resources in local investments. They show the importance of citizens’ participation in their well-being construction, through local resource mobilization (ex: local fiscality). Originality/value Many authors assert in the literature that financial autonomy has a real impact on local development. However, empirically, it was not demonstrated. This paper contributes to correct this lack.

scholarly journals PENGARUH BELANJA PEMERINTAH PUSAT TERHADAP PENERIMAAN NEGARA BUKAN PAJAK PADA KEMENTERIAN NEGARA/LEMBAGA PERIODE 2012-2017

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-245
Author(s):  
Puji Wibowo ◽  
Yoopi Abimanyu ◽  
Heri Syafardi ◽  
Muhadi Prabowo ◽  
Iin Indrawati
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Effect Model ◽  
The Impact

Various studies evaluate the impact of budget on government revenue at sub national levels. There are few empirical findings that show how central government budget may influence federal revenue collected by ministries. This study aims to investigate the budget impact of non tax revenue across Indonesian line ministries/agencies in the 2012-2017 period prior to the implementation of Act 9 Year 2018 concerning Non Tax Revenue. By using purposive sampling method, we found there were 24 government institutions observed in this study. We conducted granger causality and panel data analysis by adopting random effect model to examine the effect of goods and services expenditure, capital expenditure, and employee expenditure on non-tax revenue. It is concluded that only government spending on goods and services significantly affects on non-tax revenue performance, while the two other variables have no impacts. Abstrak Sejumlah riset telah dilakukan untuk menguji pengaruh anggaran belanja terhadap pendapatan pemerintah pada level pemerintahan daerah. Sampai saat masih sedikit bukti yang mengungkapkan adanya pengaruh alokasi anggaran belanja pemerintah pusat terhadap pendapatan yang diperoleh Kementerian Negara/Lembaga (K/L). Riset ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan pengaruh alokasi anggaran terhadap realisasi Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak (PNBP) pada K/L selama periode 2012-2017, sebelum pemberlakuan UU Nomor 9 Tahun 2018 tentang Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, diperoleh 24 instansi pemerintah sebagai objek penelitian. Dengan menggunakan analisis granger dan panel data dengan pendekatan random effect model, penelitian ini menguji pengaruh belanja barang, belanja modal, dan belanja pegawai terhadap kinerja PNBP. Hasil studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa belanja barang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap capaian realisasi PNBP pada K/L, sementara kedua variabel belanja yang lain tidak berdampak signifikan  

Corporate cash flow and dividends smoothing: a panel data analysis at Bursa Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apedzan Emmanuel Kighir ◽  
Normah Haji Omar ◽  
Norhayati Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Free Cash Flow ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the debate and find out the impact of cash flow on changes in dividend payout decisions among non-financial firms quoted at Bursa Malaysia as compared to earnings. There has been renewed debate in recent finance and accounting literature concerning the key determinants of changes in dividends payout policy decisions in some jurisdictions. The conclusion in some is that firms base their dividend decisions on cash flows rather than published earnings. Design/methodology/approach – The research made use of panel data from 1999 to 2012 at Bursa Malaysia, using generalized method of moments as the main method of analysis. Findings – The research finds that Malaysia non-financial firms consider current earnings more important than current cash flow while making dividends payout decisions, and prior year cash flows are considered more important in dividends decisions than prior year earnings. We also found support for Jensen (1986) in Malaysia on agency theory, that managers of firms pay dividends from free cash flow to reduce agency conflicts. Practical implications – The research concludes that Malaysian non-financial firms use current earnings and less of current cash flow in making changes in dividends policy. The policy implication is that current earnings are dividends smoothing agents, and the more they are considered in dividends payout decisions, the less of dividends smoothing. Social implications – If dividends smoothing is encouraged, it could lead to dividends-based earnings management. Originality/value – The research is our novel contribution of assisting investors and government in making informed decisions regarding dividends policy in Malaysia.

The impact of research and development and marketing costs on the profitability of pharmaceutical companies of Tehran Stock Exchange using panel data 2001-2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya Bayazidi ◽  
Enayatollah Homaie Rad ◽  
Mehdi Mojahedian ◽  
Mehdi Toroski ◽  
Azita Nabizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Patent Law ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Costs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
D Investment

Purpose The main aim of this study is to investigate the effects of marketing and costs and research and development (R&D) investments on profitability of pharmaceutical companies of Iran. Design/methodology/approach In this study, pharmaceutical companies that have been accepted in Tehran Stock Exchange until March 19, 2013 were investigated. Random-effect panel data estimator was used for this purpose. Findings The findings indicate that variables such as company size, capital-to-total asset ratio and debt-to-asset ratio have an effect on profitability. But, company life, advertising cost and R&D investment are ineffective on profitability. Originality/value Legal issues like not having patent law and pricing mechanism are reasons for the ineffective relationship between R&D and marketing costs and its effect on profitability of the Iran pharmaceutical industry.

Effects of content characteristics on stages of customer engagement in social media: investigating European wine brands

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aspasia Vlachvei ◽  
Ourania Notta ◽  
Eirini Koronaki
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Interactive Engagement ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis study advances knowledge of interactive marketing strategies by examining the effect of different content types on the three stages of customer engagement (CE) in social media, namely, relationship formation, engagement creation and engagement contribution, for European wine brands.Design/methodology/approachBoth quantitative and qualitative content analyses are conducted; a panel data analysis validates the impact of content type on the three stages of CE in social media.FindingsThe results indicate that remunerative content is the most consistent and promising strategy for enhancing all three stages of CE in social media. Social content motivates consumers to interact with wine brands by commenting, which is the most demanding and time-consuming form of engagement.Practical implicationsThe empirical results offer valuable directions for managers and marketers of European wine brands on creating and maintaining optimal interactive engagement in all three stages with their Facebook communities over the long run.Originality/valueThis study is one of the first to empirically examine, through objective measurement, how content type affects the three stages of CE in social media. The case of European wine brands is examined, over time, through a panel data analysis.

Financial development and self-employment

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-357
Author(s):  
Papar Kananurak ◽  
Aeggarchat Sirisankanan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Direct Examination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
The Impact

Purpose There are several different factors that can influence self-employment. However, there is little evidence stemming from direct examination of the impact of financial development (FD) on self-employment. This study aims to formulate empirical specification models to examine the effect of FD on self-employment. Design/methodology/approach Panel data analysis of 136 sample countries was performed during the period from 2000 to 2017. This study initially implemented the new financial index developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to examine the impact of FD on self-employment. Panel data analysis including the pooled model, fixed effect and random effect model has been carried out. Findings The empirical results show that the financial institutions index has a negative significant impact on self-employment by a considerable magnitude, whereas the financial markets index does not show any statistical significance. The results also find that the government effectiveness index is negative and statistically significant on self-employment. Originality/value There are several different factors which can influence self-employment. Nevertheless, there is little evidence for the direct examination of the impact of FD on self-employment. This study investigated the impact of FD on self-employment by using the new FD index created by the IMF. The finding may help policymakers to implement FD along with other institutional policies to control self-employment.

Prevention or promotion?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Min Hou ◽  
Chunmei Gu ◽  
Jiakai Wang ◽  
Ping Hou
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Prevention Focus ◽  
Actual Problem ◽  
Promotion Focus ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Advertising Communication

PurposeA large number of competitors springing up at the same time is a unique phenomenon to emerging markets. How to promote product sales and improve platform performance through appropriate advertising communication strategies is not only an actual problem for the P2P platforms that are committed to long-term and stable operations but also an academic problem in marketing.Design/methodology/approachThis study collected a total of 1960 pieces of panel data of the P2P platforms and constructed a panel data analysis model after filtering.FindingsThe empirical analysis reveals the following: the prevention-focus advertising has a greater impact on platform trading volume, compared with the promotion-focus advertising, and the impact is positively significant; the platform which has a third-party cooperation should use promotion-focus advertising, while prevention-focus advertising is a better choice for the platform without a third-party cooperation. Furthermore, the effects of prevention-focus advertising and promotion-focus advertising on the platforms using individual projects and platforms using organization projects differ.Originality/valueThe results of this study have some reference to the selection of advertising communication strategies for the high-risk financial products.

Determinants of FDI in developed and developing countries: a quantitative analysis using GMM

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Saini ◽  
Monica Singhania
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Generalized Moments ◽  
Determinants Of Fdi

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential determinants of FDI, in developed and developing countries.Design/methodology/approachThis paper investigates FDI determinants based on panel data analysis using static and dynamic modeling for 20 countries (11 developed and 9 developing), over the period 2004-2013. For static model estimations, Hausman (1978) test indicates the applicability of fixed effect/random effect, while generalized moments of methods (GMM) (dynamic model) is used to capture endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity.FindingsThe outcome across different countries depicts diverse results. In developed countries, FDI seeks policy-related determinants (GDP growth, trade openness, and freedom index), and in developing country FDI showed positive association for economic determinants (gross fixed capital formulation (GFCF), trade openness, and efficiency variables).Research limitations/implicationsThe destination of FDI is limited to 20 countries in the present paper. The indicator of the institutional environment, namely economic freedom index, used in this paper has received some criticism in calculations.Practical implicationsThe paper enlists recommendations for future FDI policies and may assist government in providing a tactical framework for skill development, thereby increasing manufacturing growth rate. The paper also throws light on vertical and horizontal capital inflows considering resource, strategy, and market-seeking FDI.Social implicationsFDI may bring significant benefits by creating high-quality jobs, introducing modern production and management practices. It highlights how multinational corporations and government contribute to better working conditions in host countries.Originality/valueThe paper uncovers important features like macroeconomic variables, especially country-wise efficiency scores, policy variables, GFCF, and freedom index, for determining FDI inflows in 20 countries using panel data methods and provides a roadmap for developed and developing countries. The study highlights endogeneity and unobserved heteroscedasticity by applying GMM one- and two-step procedure.

scholarly journals Climate change and food security in EAC region: a panel data analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-284
Author(s):  
Walaa Mahrous
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
East African Community ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to analyze the impact of global climate change on food security in the East African Community (EAC) region, using panel data analysis for five countries, over 2000-2014. Design/methodology/approach The determinants of food security are expressed as a function of rainfall, temperature, land area under cereal production, and population size. The paper used pooled fixed effects to estimate the relationship among these variables. Findings Findings show that food security in EAC is adversely affected by temperature. However, precipitation and increasing areas cultivated with cereal crops will be beneficial to ensure everyone's food security. Originality/value Actions for mitigating global warming are important for EAC to consolidate the region’s economic, political and social development/stability.

scholarly journals The Impact of Female Directors on Board, and Female CEO on Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Emerging Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 711-723
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tasnim Khan ◽  
Sania Sarfraz ◽  
Muhammad Husnain
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Corporate Leadership ◽  
Female Directors ◽  
Female Ceos ◽  
Leadership Structure ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: As per agency theory prospective, board gender diversity enhances the corporate leadership structure which mitigates agency conflicts among stakeholders. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of female directors on board, and female CEOs on firm performance. We also uses board size, and board independence as board level control, while leverage, firm size, capital expenditure & tangibility as firm level control. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study uses a panel data starting from 2005 to 2020 on annual basis. To resolve endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity problems in panel data analysis, study uses static (fixed effect, & random effect) and dynamic (GMM) estimation techniques in Pakistan. Findings: Result shows the positive impact of female directors on board and female CEOs on firm performance. These findings are robust under alternative measures of firm performance. Implications/Originality/Value: The study suggests that female representation and female CEOs are the important attributes to enhance firm performance. Additionally, females are performing a significant role through monitor and control for excellent corporate leadership structure. Furthermore, this is the first study of its kind which analyzes this relationship in the emerging equity market of Pakistan. 

The macro talent management, decent work and national well-being nexus: a cross-country and panel data analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Anlesinya ◽  
Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah ◽  
Philip Kofi Adom ◽  
Obi Berko Obeng Damoah ◽  
Kwasi Dartey-Baah
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Well Being

PurposeThere is a paucity of research on the causal relationships between talent management (TM), decent work and national well-being. Hence, this study examines the nexus between macro talent management (MTM) practices, decent work and national well-being.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employed longitudinal data from 77 developing countries across the globe and also utilised panel data estimators and the bootstrapping mediation method for the analyses.FindingsThe results indicated that macro-level TM strategies can have a positive impact on decent work. Decent work also significantly improves national well-being (both subjective and economic well-being) over time as it shows a significant positive impact on change in national well-being measures. Furthermore, decent work serves as a mechanism that links MTM to improved national well-being at the macro level.Practical implicationsTM investments by governments can empower citizens to escape the tragedy of vulnerable and low-quality employment and well-being deficit as it has the potential to improve decent work and national well-being as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Originality/valueBeyond the myopic organisational and managerialist view, the authors show that TM can have a positive spillover impact on people and the general society across time by enhancing decent work opportunities to improve both subjective and economic well-being of citizens in a country. Additionally, because decent work has psychosocial and economic dimensions, this study has revealed a complex and compelling conduit for translating the gains of macro-level TM strategies to improve national well-being. Moreover, it provides original empirical evidence to expand the limited longitudinal TM literature. Lastly, it adds to knowledge in the developing countries' context.

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