This (2014) study investigates the effects of bank specific and macroeconomic factors on banks’ profitability in Tanzania. The fixed effects regression model was used on a panel data obtained from 23 banks from 2009 to ...

This study from School of Accounting, Dongbei University of finance and Economics is to investigate the effect of bank specific, industry-specific and macroeconomic variables of commercial banks' efficiency. Data envelopment ...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania make poor financial decisions due to lack of, or misuse of financial information. The study analyzed the purpose and practice of preparing financial information, its utilization ...

The primary objective of this study was to discover the factors that impact access to debt financing by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This quantitative study was conducted in 2012, based on a survey of 164 ...

This paper examines the impact of financial sector reforms in bank regulations and supervision on competitiveness of commercial banks in Tanzania in respect of economic efficiency. Data were collected from bank customers ...

This research was conducted in Bahi District to determine Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) beneficiaries’ income and impact of monetary values of support from TASAF on beneficiaries’ households’ incomes. The study ...

This paper identifies challenges faced by Dar-es-Salaam Stock Exchange market in Tanzania. Methodology involved open interview with stock exchange brokers and dealer’s representatives, financial advisors, DSE officers and ...

The purpose of this article is to introduce the finance academic community to the discipline of microfinance and microfinance institutions (MFIs). A comprehensive review of over 350 articles was done to address the issues ...

The paper examines whether participation in microcredit has any effect on the performance of women owned microenterprises in Tanzania. Data were collected through questionnaire. A total of 217 borrowers and 183 non-borrowers ...

This (2014) article provides assessment of the effects of four credit characteristics including size, interest rate, repayment period and borrowing experience on business performance. The article makes use of survey data ...