The study explored the sequencing and actions so far taken in the liberalization process in Kenya and the interest rate levels, spreads and determining factors, as an indicator of financial sector response to the reform process.

This study investigates the determinants of capital structure for a sample of 22 firms listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange during the period 1991-1999. Reduced form equations derived from the static trade-off model and the pecking order hypothesis are estimated and tested using panel data...

In this valuable new book, a distinguished group of authors takes stock of the existing state of knowledge in the field of finance and the development process. Each chapter offers a comprehensive survey and synthesis of current issues. These include such critical subjects as savings, financial...

For financially repressed economies, financial liberalization was expected to allow for positive real interest rates, and for stimulating the mobilization and efficient allocation of domestic financial resources. At the same time, as the market becomes competitive the costs of intermediation go...

The paper analyses the impact of liberalization on two key and interrelated markets in Kenya, the financial and the foreign exchange markets. It is shown that the inflation profile changes with exchange rate policy, interest rates have not been market determined even after liberalization,...