IOSR-JEF   Volume-14 ~ Issue-2 ~ Mar. – Apr. 2023

Abstract: Per capita gdp of nations varies significantly. However quality of life does not vary as much since prices also vary. Hence per capita gdp are compared on purchasing power parity(PPP) basis. However welfare is also dependent on equality. Hence an even better comparison of per capita incomes would involve Gini Coefficient. This paper proposes that per capita income on purchasing power parity be divided by Gini Coefficient to give better assessment of incomes.

Abstract: The prices in financial markets have increased volatility in recent years. Fluctuations can be caused by bond prices, interest rates, stock prices, and foreign exchange rates. Financial markets have innovated a range of "products" to protect investors and firms from the risk of market price fluctuations. Hedging foreign exchange risk have a popular instrument for a long time, FORWARD CONTRACTS. Forward contracts are used in the hedging and transfer for interest rate risks. Future contracts have become very popular for stock indices, bonds, and currencies that were traded on commodities. Interest rate and swap options have also become very significant in past years in both traded and traditional modes, "over the counter".

Abstract: This paper aims at determining the influence of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of listed firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange Kenya. Kenya has put in a lot of effort to ensure a beneficial business climate, resulting in an improvement for most NSE-listed companies. Over the past few years, there have been varying financial outcomes for firms listed on the NSE, and this has been linked to issues surrounding corporate governance practices. According to Okoth & Achuka (2016), Kenya Airways (KQ) recorded their worst figures ever, with a net loss of $258 million USD during fiscal year 2015/16. In comparison, Longhorn saw positive numbers during the same period (Onsongo et al., 2019). The Capital Market Authority report (2016) confirms that there has been a.......

Key Words: Corporate Gouvernance Practices, Board size, CEO Duality, BoardCommittee, Financial Performance