Theses (BSS in Economics)
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Effects of unemployment on marriage in the United States (1990-2019)
(Brac University, 2024-10)The existing body of research indicates a pro-cyclical relationship between marriage and business cycle fluctuations. Building upon Schaller's (2012) investigation, this paper delves into whether this relationship persists, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of the nexus between female labour force participation and women’s empowerment in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-03)This paper explores the links between Bangladesh’s economic growth in recent years and the contribution of women to that development by highlighting the ways in which this growth has not always been conducive to women’s ... -
Unemployment with Educational Attainments in Lower Middle Income Countries: 1994-2017
(BRAC University, 2018-09)This paper empirically investigates how the overall unemployment rate in lower middle income countries is augmented by labor forces with different level of educational attainments by focusing on three distinguished level ... -
Impact of change in labor composition on the gender wage gap of host countries
(BRAC University, 2018-09)According to economic theory, gender wage gap is influenced by changing labor composition, whenever the laborers in the labor market are active and employed. The supply of female laborers can impact the gender wage gap in ... -
Impact of manufacturing industry specific FDI inflow on economic growth
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Investment is hailed as the primary proponent of growth in all economies which makes Foreign Direct Investment inflow a necessary and important part of growth analysis. The FDI decision however depends on the innovation ... -
Factors influencing women’s decision to choose their career
(BRAC University, 2017)Female employment plays an important role in development of any country. Involvement of women in workforce helps socio-economic progress of a country. Participation of women in work force can change the dynamics of entire ... -
Does globalisation affect informal employment in low and lower middle income countries?
(BRAC University, 2017-11-04)This thesis examines whether increased globalisation causes rise in informal employment for low and lower middle income countries. Previous studies have suggested that increased globalisation does play a significant role ... -
Disenchanted garment workers: social and economic crisis of garment workers
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016)RMG sector has brought a revolutionary change in the life of rural and poor people, previously these people had no ways other than joining into traditional farming occupation or to work as a housemaid in the households of ... -
Construction of the Hijra identity
(BRAC University, 2016-12)The purpose of this research paper was to be able to discern the various focal points that consist in the building of the hijra identity. The paper required a study of the different spaces in a Hijra's life, such as religion, ...