This study examines the effects of currency depreciation on trade in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. The main research questions address how exchange rate depreciation…
The environmental impact of mining is well-documented; however, the specific effects of nonrenewable natural resource trade on pollution emissions have received less attention, particularly in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa heavily relies on exporting…
This paper investigates the multifaceted landscape of regional and international trade, emphasizing the significance of robust policies and adept negotiation strategies in fostering economic growth and integration. As globalization advances, trade…
The primal aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on one of the gendered outcomes; female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) within the Sub-Saharan region. This study adds to the…
This study examines the determinants of ease to export for Lesotho firms with a specific interest on the gender of the head of the firm. The data used are drawn from the 2023 firm survey collected by the National University of Lesotho – World Trade…