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Effective vat rates on selected sectors in Tanzania: an input-output approachOne of the key issues in designing a VAT system is the desirability or otherwise of a uniform rate structure. From an economic efficiency point of view, as well as distributional considerations, non-uniformity is deemed more attractive than uniformity. Administrative feasibility, on the other hand. usually poses a str...
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Financial sector reforms and the development of financial intermediaries in Tanzania: 1985-1997In Africa financial systems have been shackled with extensive. imprudent regulations operated on inefficient grounds and dominated by few institutions, mainly state commercial banks, Common among most of these Systems have been controls on interest rates; extensive government borrowing; directed lending and restrictio...
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Impact of fiscal policy on the real exchange rate: anecdotal evidence from TanzaniaIn macroeconomic theory of open econimies, it is argued that an adverse fiscal imbalance results into a higher real interest rate. In turn the higher real interest rate reduces net foreign investment and that this leads to an appreciation of the domestic currency. This study is a preliminary empirical investigation of...
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Liberalisation of the banking industry in Tanzania: issues and prospectIn Tanzania, as in many other developing countries, banks play a predominant role in the flnancial sector of the country as far as mobilisation and allocation of financial resources is concerned. The question that deserves attention however, is whether and to what extent foreign banks have been playing a positive role...
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Measuring the compliance costs of taxation excise duties 1995-96The study analyses the nature and type of compliance costs of excise duties in Tanzania. Data provided by the respondents in the questionnaire to measure the compliance costs incurred by firms producing traditional excise goods in 1995-96 is used. The study concludes that compliance costs in less developed countries a...
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Rural and micro-enterprise financing in Tanzania; Lessons from other developing countriesMicro finance is widely regarded as a tool for poverty alleviation in developing countries and the level of poverty In chose countries makes it even more popular. This article looks at the progress so far made in Tanzania in instituting micro finance activities as a means of alleviating poverty. Evidence shows that li...
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Capital adequacy in banks: reflections on selected banks in TanzaniaIn principle. bank capital serves two functions. First, it represents the value of shareholder's equity, and secondly, it is the value of the buffer stock available to absorb unexpected losses. Because of this second function, it is argued that a bank's capital must be adequate. Adequate capital is the foundation of a...
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Causes and implications of working capital problems in Tanzanian organizations: lessons from Morogoro ceramic wares limited experienceOne of the major problems that face Tanzanian organizations is how to establish working capital requirements and how to effectively manage the available working capital in those organizations. This Article presents the results of a study carried out in one such organization in Tanzania. The study explored the causes a...
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Origins of social security in developing countries : the case study of African countriesThe history of social security in Africa dates back to pre-independence period when civil service pensions and employment injury schemes were introduced. There has been, however, a steady expansion of more modern forms of social security schemes particularly following the accession of independence by many countries. T...
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A Study of the Dar es Salaam City Commission Finances for the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI): Final ReportPublication
Developing a deposit insurance scheme in Tanzania: "Issues and prospects"