Abstract Because of climate change, agriculture in developing countries has become a riskier business. When weather shocks strike, in the absence of formal agricultural insurance markets, farmers often tap into their precautionary savings which is the quickest form of ex-post…
Abstract A better understanding of the effect of openness on volatility can lead to more effective government policy that addresses the adverse outcomes of volatility. By using NARDL model, Hodrick-Prescott (HP) filter, and annual time-series data from the period 1981–to…
Abstract Financial constraint is a big obstacle to the development of small businesses in developing countries including Ethiopia, however, banks are open to providing a loan that can be the solution for financial constraint. Determinants of use and acceptance of…
Abstract Access to credit is an important component of business growth and survival, particularly in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Credit is required for the start-up of new enterprises, the fulfillment of working capital requirements, and the expansion of existing…
Abstract The main purpose of the study was to investigate career choice and associated factors among ambo University undergraduate regular students. The institutional-based cross-sectional study design was employed. A self-administered questionnaire with a Linkert scale type was used. Stratified sampling…
Abstract Forest is a paramount source of wood which is primarily used for energy and other processed products (chipboard, fiberboard, and plywood). The study was initiated to conduct a value chain analysis of wooden furniture in Southwest Ethiopia particularly in…
