Browsing Volume 05, Number 02, 2008 by Title
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Comparing the performance of time series models for forecasting exchange rate
(BRAC University, 2008)In this paper an attempt has been made to compare different time series models to forecast exchange rate. A survey of literature shows that continuous debate is going on whether exchange rate follows a random walk or it ... -
Effects of land use changes on livelihood pattern of small farmers
(BRAC University, 2008)In Bangladesh, the livelihood of rural people is dependent largely on agricultural activities but only the paddy production in small pieces of land is not sufficient to satisfy the needs for survival of the small farmers. ... -
Empowerment and resistence : A study of women refugees as members of self-organized groups in UK
(BRAC University, 2008)In relation to the theoretical and empirical construction of my research this study focuses on refugee and asylum seeker women as members of self organized groups and how these have contributed to women’s empowerment and ... -
Factors related to childbearing in Bangladesh: a generalized linear modeling approach
(BRAC University, 2008)Childbearing is generally considered as an important and major determinant of large family size and rapid population growth, particularly in the countries where family planning is not widely practiced. Bearing more children ... -
First language acquisition: Grammar in the speech of a two-year old Bangladesh child
(BRAC University, 2008)The paper explores the grammar in the speech of a two-year old Bengali-speaking child. Though language acquisition process is still a mystery, linguists throughout the world confirm that it follows a systematic process in ... -
Foreign exchange risk management practices-a study in Indian scenario
(BRAC University, 2008)Indian economy in the post-liberalization era has witnessed increasing awareness of the need for introduction of various risk management products to enable hedging against market risk in a cost effective way. This ... -
Learning through community service: Bangladesh perspective
(BRAC University, 2008)This paper discusses the need to practice “Service Learning” as an effective way of learning for the university students in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a very fertile land to practice service learning which advocates volunteer ... -
Multiple outliers detection: application to research & development spending and productivity growth
(BRAC University, 2008)Multiple outliers are frequently encountered in applied studies in business and economics. Most of the practitioners depend on ordinary least squares (OLS) method for parameter estimation in regression analysis without ... -
Multisegment integration technique for post-buckling analysis of a pinned-fixed slender elastic rod
(BRAC University, 2008)This paper investigates the post-buckling behavior of a slender axially inextensible elastic rod with pinned-fixed end. The set of five first order nonlinear ordinary differential equations with boundary conditions specified ... -
Numerical approximation of a nonlinear parabolic partial differential equation
(BRAC University, 2008)We consider the Allen-Cahn model of phase transitions. We approximate the problem using finite difference method in space coupled with several explicit and implicit methods in time and compare the solutions. We present ... -
The poetry of John Donne: Fantasy at war with reason
(BRAC University, 2008)In his poetry, John Donne creates a unique style that embraces a constant battle of emerging reality and the realm of fantasy. This paper intends to show the presence of playful images and arguments, which grow even more ... -
Prospects and possibilities of introducing a common currency in SAARC countries
(BRAC University, 2008)The growth of regional economic cooperation arrangement is one of the major developments in the post World War II period. The formation of regional integration has been greatly successful in bringing historically hostile ... -
Subversive images of women in medieval English literature: a selective reading
(BRAC University, 2008)It is commonly assumed that medieval society is hostile to women’s power. Women are continuously contained and constrained by the patriarchal norms of medieval Europe to strengthen the heroic ideals of masculinity, while ... -
Vertical equity effect of subsidy to higher education in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2008)Government shares of the total recurring budget of public universities and public degree colleges are very high. The paper analyzes equity effect of government subsidy among the students of poor and non-poor household in ...
