Department of Economics and Social Sciences (ESS): Recent submissions
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A study of women's period experiences inside Dhaka City: at home and workplace
(Brac University, 2023-11)Women's income is still seen as a secondary source of income by their family members regardless of their professional success. This belief system also permeates the workplace as the male counterparts look down on their ... -
The effect of climate unpredictability and natural disasters due to temperature rise on labor mobility in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-09)The unpredictability of climate and natural disasters is a concern in Bangladesh because this forces laborers in Bangladesh to leave their birthplace. This thesis is about measuring the effect of temperature, which is a ... -
Gender relations in super shops at Dhaka: experience of women sales associates
(Brac University, 2023-07)"This study aims to explore the evolving role of women in the retail sector of Bangladesh, specifically as sales associates or representatives, and the impact of gender dynamics on their position within the industry. While ... -
Landholding as a lifeline: The impact of the Rohingya Crisis on farmers in Teknaf and Ukhia
(Brac University, 2023-01)Most cohesion and host community reports regarding the Rohingya crisis frequently mention the adversities faced by farmers as a result of the mass exodus, even though their adversities are discussed vaguely, with farmers ... -
Unexpected neighbours: The impact of the rohingya refugee influx on the education of indigenous communities in Teknaf
(Brac University, 2023-01)Following the genocide on the Rohingya people in Myanmar back in August 2017, about 1 million refugees have entered Bangladesh, which has created astronomic pressure on the host community. Beyond immediate issues of ... -
Road safety movement: Young adults and collective engagement in social movement
(Brac University, 2022-10)Road safety is a concerning issue worldwide. As the proximity of accidents has increased, it has become a severe concern for the masses. Dhaka witnessed its second most significant contemporary movement in 2018; The road ... -
Impact of inflation on female labor force participation: A panel study on the countries of Indian sub-continent
(Brac University, 2022-12)This paper has studied the impact of inflation on Female Labor Force Participation (flfp). This study was conducted on the Indian Sub-continental countries. Countries included in this study are still in the developing ... -
Relationship between FDI and economic growth: a comparative panel study between Asian and African LDCs
(Brac University, 2023-02)This paper investigates the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in selected least developed countries of Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Nepal) and Africa (Comoros, Mali, Senegal, ... -
The role of government on women entrepreneurs and development: a study on the Joyeeta Foundation
(Brac University, 2022-12)The thesis examines women entrepreneurs to influence women's empowerment in society with the help of a government organization known as the Joyeeta Foundation. This thesis is about the effect of entrepreneurs on the way ... -
An Anthropological study on the socio-economic condition of the small-scale poultry farmers in Bangladesh
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An exploration of makeup and all its possibilities through the lived and learned experiences of upper/middle class women in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022)This paper aims to dive into the makings of a makeup culture among women from upper/middle groups as learned through online sources. This culture has shaped consumer patterns, class identity and superiority and has contributed ... -
Does the adoption of solid cooking fuel contribute to adverse child health outcomes? A Propensity Score Matched (PSM) analysis from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2011- 2018
(Brac University, 2022-11)Low birth weight and severe respiratory infections in children are just two of the acknowledged negative health impacts of household air pollution caused by the use of solid fuels for cooking, which is still a serious ... -
An inside view of Qawmi girls’ madrasa in Bangladesh: An anthropological study
(Brac University, 2022-10)This research paper provides an idea of Qawmi Girls’ madrasa in Bangladesh, demonstrating the construction of Muslim womanhood based on moral guidance and the devoted lifestyles of the madrasa’s female students. As a ... -
An exploratory look into the increasing visibility of queer-themed content: Dhaka-based, youth-dominated social media platforms
(Brac University, 2022-10)Given the taboo around sex and section 377, Bangladesh is not the safest country for the LGBTQIA population and its ally. The murder of Xulhaz Mannan, a queer activist, or the instances of ending up in jail for posting ... -
Exploring the relationship between inflation and economic growth: a panel data study on South Asia
(Brac University, 2022-07)Inflation and economic growth are two very important macroeconomic variables that stir a lot of interest. This paper explores the relationship between inflation and growth for six countries in South Asia, namely ... -
Valuation of the benefits of improving drinking water quality for households in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2011-11-15)Consumption of contaminated drinking water brings about economic losses to households in Dhaka. Hence, this study attempts to appraise the social benefits of improving drinking water quality by estimating the monthly WTP ... -
Openness in trade and total factor productivity growth in East Asia
(Brac University, 2010-09-22)This paper attempts to analyze the factors that influence the total factor productivity (TFP) growth rate for six East Asian countries over 1980-2007. Data envelop analysis (DEA) approach is used to estimate the changes ... -
The world is watching: An analysis of the professional wrestling fandom in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-05)This thesis explored the professional wrestling fandom in Bangladesh to locate class divisions within the fandom that give birth to different subsets of fans known as smarks and marks. These fans and their experiences ... -
Gender Wage Differentials and Intrinsic Motivations: An Empirical study on Nonprofits
(Brac University, 2022-07)Conducting a Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition technique and a modified Recentered Influence Function quantile regression using the Bangladesh Labour Force Survey 2016-17, the paper estimates the gender wage differential ... -
Impact of Human Development Indicators on the losses caused by natural disasters in South Asian Countries: A panel data analysis
(Brac University, 2022-06)A large number of natural disasters hit the South Asian region every year taking away many lives, damaging million dollars’ worth properties, crop lands, livestock and leaving thousands of people injured and homeless. ...
