American Research Journal of Economics, Finance and Management

EVALUATING MONETARY POLICY EFFECTIVENESS: INTEREST RATE PASS-THROUGH IN NIGERIA

Interest rate pass-through, the transmission of central bank policy rate changes to retail bank lending and deposit rates, is a crucial indicator of the effectiveness of monetary policy. This study examines the interest rate pass-through mechanism in the context of Nigeria's monetary policy framework. In December 2006, Nigeria adopted a new monetary policy approach, replacing the minimum

Authors: Dr. Adeola Oyadeyi
Pages: 1-22

EXAMINING CORPORATE OWNERSHIP AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN SRI LANKAN FIRMS

Corporate governance plays a pivotal role in mitigating corporate scandals and financial crises that have plagued global economies in recent years. Numerous large companies across the globe, including those in the United States, Europe, and Asia, faced collapse during financial crises, highlighting the importance of effective corporate risk governance. In Sri Lanka, similar business

Authors: Dr. Anika Perera , Prof. Nishan Silva
Pages: 23-37

EXPLORING THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON FARMING IN JOWHAR, SOMALIA

Drought is a recurring natural phenomenon with significant global impacts. Various regions around the world, including India, Israel, southern Africa, and parts of China, experience drought events at different intervals. In some cases, like the North China Plain, droughts have occurred frequently, with 35 reported instances over the past four decades. Both Australia and the United States have

Authors: Abdirashid Hussein Ali , Farid Ahmed Khan
Pages: 38-48

NAVIGATING THE WAVES: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AMERICAN AND CHINESE MARINE ECONOMIES

The relationship between humanity and the ocean has a deep historical significance, particularly in the context of the economic dimension. The concept of ocean Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was introduced in 1974 to quantify the wealth generated from ocean-related activities (Colgan, 2013). Pontecorvo et al. (1980) and Pontecorvo (1988) estimated the ocean sector's contribution to the U.S.

Authors: Dr. Keren Sun , Dr. Xiaoming Li
Pages: 49-68

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8346738

SUSTAINABLE BANKING PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE: INSIGHTS FROM SRI LANKA

In recent decades, global awareness of environmental issues has surged, drawing attention from governments, policymakers, advocacy groups, businesses, and the public worldwide. These concerns encompass a wide range of issues, including environmental degradation, climate change, ethical considerations, social responsibility, marginalization, and the emergence of influential activist groups.

Authors: Dr. Shaumy Fernando , Prof. Anton Arulrajah
Pages: 69-88