Economic and Management Sciences: Recent submissions
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Incentivized time preferences, level of education in a household and financial literacy: laboratory evidence
(International Foundation for Research and Development, 2018)This study investigates the impact of financial literacy, level of education in a household and gender differences on time preferences of students at a university in South Africa. The study relies on a convenient sample ... -
Financial behavior, confidence, risk preferences and financial literacy of university students
(Cogent OA, 2018)This study investigates determinants of financial behavior (FB) of university students at a university in South Africa. It examines whether financial behavior, confidence, time preferences, risk preferences and financial ... -
A political alliance in governance in the Republic of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2000-03)Abstract not available -
'n Bedryfsekonomiese ondersoek van die ontwikkeling van die Vrystaatse goudveldstreek
(University of the Free State, 1966-09)Abstract not available -
Die invloed van spoorwegtariewe op die vestiging van nywerhede in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 1957-12)In dealing with the subject of the influence of railway tariffs on the localization of industry in Bloemfontein, it should firstly be pointed out that South Africa has undergone extensive industrial expansion especially ... -
Harmonising user needs with reporting requirements of close corporations
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: The Close Corporations Act requires that the annual financial statements of close corporations must, in conformity with generally accepted accounting practice appropriate to the business of the corporation, ... -
Corporate governance in South African higher education institutions
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: Several Universities in South Africa, namely the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the Walter Sisulu University (WSU), the Central University of Technology (CUT) and Vaal University of Technology (VUT), were ... -
Operational and efficiency improvements in the Senwesko feed-milling plant at Viljoenskroon
(University of the Free State, 2006-12)Abstract not available -
Die toepassing van 'n voorsieningsadministrasiestelsel vir openbare hospitaalapteke en mediese depots
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Public institutions, such as hospitals, originate from the needs, by which they have to satisfy the needs of the community for essential goods and health services to maintain the general well-being of the community ... -
Poverty reduction policies in Lesotho: the case of self-help projects
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)English: Lesotho has grappled with poverty reduction since independence 1966. Poverty reduction initiatives include a variety of policies and strategies including self-help projects. The self-help projects purport to reduce ... -
Universities in regional development: knowledge transfer in a less favoured region
(University of the Free State, 2013-06)English: This dissertation is an exploratory study aimed at increasing the theoretical and empirical understanding of knowledge transfer from a university to its region. The study builds on the increased emphasis on the ... -
The history of the Durban Town Council, 1854 - 1879
(University of the Free State, 1979)"The History of Old Durban" by George Russell, a.resident of early Durban and "Fifty Years of Municipal History" by W.P.M. Henderson, a later resident and Town Clerk of Durban, are the only secondary sources available on ... -
Lojaliteitsbemarking van handelsbanke onder professionele gegradueerdes
(University of the Free State, 2003-06)During the last five years, the financial services sector has undergone drastic changes, resulting in a market place which is characterised by intense competition and increased deregulation. In the new market place, ... -
The impact of a change in monetary policy by means of a monetary macro-econometric model
(University of the Free State, 2001-05)Monetary policy essentially reflects monetary theory. As the financial system is complex and intricate in nature, it becomes virtually impossible to conceive without a theory to simplify its structure. This simplified ... -
Die openbaarmaking van finansiële instrumente in die finansiële state van mikro-gelduitleners
(University of the Free State, 2000-05)English: Since 1992 the micro lending industry experienced significant growth. The industry is now in the position where it forms an integral part of the financial sector in South Africa. Very little formal research has ... -
Marketing model for a metropolitan local council
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: Marketing has traditionally only been used in the private sector as a process to identify, anticipate and supply customer needs and requirements. However, when marketing is defined as the social and managerial ... -
The depth of financial integration and its effects on financial development and economic performance of the SACU countries
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)English: The study investigates the relationship between financial integration, financial development and economic growth in the SACU countries. The empirical analysis commenced with an examination of the degree of ... -
Debt and the management of personal finances
(University of the Free State, 2006-12)English: High personal debt levels, as well as low savings ratios, seems to be the norm rather than the exception in most developed countries and South Africa is definitely not excluded from this growing phenomenon. After ... -
The personal financial management practices of young married couples
(University of the Free State, 2011-12)English: An economic crisis has severe consequences for a country in terms of high job losses, lower income and a decrease in investments. Consumer demands are an important factor to help keep the economy strong, but when ... -
Perceptions of personnel practitioners in Bloemfontein of the dispute resolution mechanisms of the labour relations Act 66 of 1995
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)English: The workplace in South Africa has been polarised along racial lines, mainly as a result of separatist policies of the past. The resultant social, political, and economic environments created a negative organisational ...