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Efficient market hypothesis in South Africa: evidence from linear and nonlinear unit root tests
(University of Primorska, 2015)
This study investigates the weak form efficient market hypothesis (emh)
for five generalized stock indices in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (jse)
using weekly data collected from31st January 2000 to 16thDecember 2014.
In ...
Asymmetric cointegration and causality effects between financial development and economic growth in South Africa
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2015)
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate asymmetric cointegration and causality effects
between financial development and economic growth for South African data spanning over the period
of 1992-2013.
Desi ...
Running up or down why is there a difference in spending?
(University of Johannesburg, 2015)
This study investigated the determinants of participant spending at the Comrades Marathon 'up' run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and 'down' run (Pietermaritzburg to Durban). A participant survey conducted at the race in ...
Factors influencing success of construction projects by emerging contractors in South Africa: a case of Mahikeng area
(Virtus Interpress, 2015)
Emerging contractors play a critical role in the South African economy in terms of rendering services to government especially in the construction sector. However, literature findings reveal that some of the SMMEs are ...
An empirical study of staff compliance to information security policy in a South African municipality
(Virtus Interpress, 2015)
Despite increasing investment in information security and its strategic role in today’s business success,
effective implementation of information security strategies still remains one of the top challenges
facing global ...
Exploring tax options to curb excessive gambling in South Africa
(Kamla Raj Enterprises, 2015)
Since 2010, the South African government has made various proposals to impose a gambling tax with
the objective of discouraging excessive gambling in South Africa. Although the South African gambling industry is
already ...
The impact of economic growth on unemployment in South Africa: 1994 - 2012
(Virtus Interpress, 2015)
One of the most pressing problems facing the South African economy is unemployment, which has
been erratic over the past few years. This study examined the impact of economic growth on
unemployment, using quarterly time ...
Motives of circus attendees in South Africans: the case of Cirque du Soleil Dralion
(University of South Africa (UNISA), 2015)
The purpose of this research was to determine the motives of attendees
to Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion production in a developing country. The
results revealed five key motives, namely uniqueness, enchantment
and aesthetics, ...
Motives of attendees at Rain s live music theatre production: a tribute to the Beatles
(AJHTL, 2015)
Theatre is a popular pastime in South Africa. However, little is known about the visitors attending these productions and what motivates them to attend. The purpose of this research is to determine the motives of attendees ...
Tertiary education in South Africa: is it worth it?
(Inderscience Publishers, 2015)
Education may be the most important factor influencing an individual's income and, as a result, education can be used as a source to increase future potential earnings. It therefore becomes important to determine the ...