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Item Problems and prospects of tourism in Kanchanpur District(Department of Economics, 2016) Joshi, Krishna RajNot availableItem Utilization of remittances in Harion Municipality of Sarlahi District(Department of Economics, 2016) Dhungel, Netra PrasadNot availableItem A study on inflow of remittance and its utilization at Jeetpur VDC of Ilam District(Department of Economics, 2015) Sharma, SusanaNot availableItem Women's participation in household decision making in Nepal (A case study of Dudilabhati VDC, Baglung)(Department of Economics, 2016) Upadhyaya, TikaramNot availableItem Impact of deep tube well irrigation on agriculture production at Surunga-07 VDC, of Jhapa District(Department of Economics, 2016) Rai, LaxmiNot availableItem Impact of exchange rate on export of Nepal(Department of Economics, 2024) Nepali, BimalThis study tries to investigate the impact of the exchange rate on the export performance of Nepal. The study has implemented the export relation with the top twenty-five exporting countries for the year 1990-2019 AD. The analysis is conducted using both qualitative and quantitative methods. In quantitative analysis, a simple regression method is employed with total export as the dependent variable, Real effective exchange rate as an independent variable, and GDP, population, time trend, and Maoist as control variables. The finding of the study shows a decrease in the rate of real effective exchange rate is associated with an increase in the rate of export. GDP is positively associated with the level of exports. Maoist armed conflict has a negative impact on the level of exports. Keywords: Export, REER, OLSItem Cost and benefits of migrants from remittance income: A case study of Jahada VDC, Nawalparasi District(Department of Economics, 2016) Bhandari, PrabhuNot availableItem Foreign Aid to Nepal ; A comparative study of Japanese and US AID(Department of Economics, 2016) Pant, Kapil DevNot availableItem An effectiveness of USAID in Nepal on economic and social sector analysis(Department of Economics, 2015) Gautam, Ganesh PrasadNot availableItem Income and consumption pattern of Bhote community (A case study of Chepuwa VDC Sankhuwa-sava)(Department of Economics, 2013) Bhote, MikmaNot availableItem Structure of tax revenue in Nepal(Department of Economics, 2017) Aryal, KavitaThis thesis analyzes the structure of income tax in Nepal and major problems of income tax collection in Nepal. To make the analysis, both primary and secondary data have been used and presented in tables and figures with the help of tools like percentage, average and regression analysis. Secondary data has been gathered through annual report, journals, economic survey and related publications. The whole study has dividend into five chapters. First chapter has given the introduction about the research topic, back ground of the study, Focus of the study, statement of problems, objectives of the study, Importance of the study, Limitations of the study and Organization of the study. Second chapter is the Review of Literature in which different related books, articles, dissertation have been reviewed in the significant way. Different tools and methods used to analyze the thesis are briefly explained in the third chapter ‘Research Methodology’. Data presentation and analysis of the data by using different tools is presented in this fourth chapter and summary, conclusion and suggestion has been attached in the fifth chapter. Total government constitutes tax revenue and non tax revenue. The share of tax revenue has been found always more than non-tax revenue in the government revenue. Trend analysis shows that growth rate tax revenue has 80.41% (Rs.24424.30 million) and 87.70% (Rs. 405866.40 million) respectively in FY 1996/97 and FY 2014/15. The share of non-tax revenue has 19.59% (Rs. 5949.20 million) and 12.30% (49910.70 million) respectively in FY 1996/97 and FY 2014/15. Among direct and indirect taxes, share of direct taxes has been increased each fiscal year than indirect tax. The data shows that share of direct and indirect tax in total tax revenue are Rs. 355955.70 million (28.40%) and Rs. 254866.40 million (71.60%) respectively in FY 2014/15. Land Revenue and Registration & Tax on Property, Profit and Income are main parts of direct tax revenue. The contribution of Land Revenue and Registration & Tax on Property, Profit and Income in the total direct tax was 13.39% and 86.61% in average of FY 1996/97 to FY 2008/09. The average contribution of Tax on Income, Profit & Capital Gain, Property Tax, remuneration tax and other tax on total direct tax are 87.10%, 8.16 &, 2.35% and 2.39 % respectively from FY 2009/10 to FY 2014/15. Contribution percentage of income tax to total direct tax is not satisfactory. Custom Duties and VAT have average share in indirect tax is 39.52% and 44.82% in the FY 1996/97 to FY 2009/10. VAT and Import custom duty contributed 45.95% and 27.49% in total indirect tax in average FY 2010/11 to 2014/15. Contribution of Total Revenue, Total Tax Revenue, Direct Tax Revenue and Indirect Tax Revenue on GDP is 19.14%, 16.79%, 4.77% and 12.02 in FY 2014/15. In income tax structure, the share of entity, proprietorship business & individual, investment income and social security tax are fluctuating every year and they share Rs. 43970.9 million (56.32%), Rs. 19606.6 million (25.11%), Rs. 12482.8 million (15.99) % and Rs. 2015 million (2.58%) in the total income tax amounting Rs. 78075.8 million. Contribution of income tax on total governmental revenue, total tax revenue and GDP were 21.95&, 25.03% and 4.20% in FY 2014/15. There was a clear indication of the serious and growing financial resource problem in Nepal and the increasing magnitude of resource gap indicates the internal indebtedness of the country and there is an urgent need for mobilizing additional resources where income tax has appeared one of the most effective fiscal policy instruments to solve the resource problem. Income tax exemption limit in Nepal are changed on the basis of time and income level. The present exemption limit is provided Rs. 350000 for individual and Rs. 400000 for couples subject to 1% tax on income from remuneration in the FY 2016/17. There were eight slabs of income tax rate from 10% to 55% in the FY 1985/86 in Nepal but at present there are three slabs of income tax rate of 15%, 25% and 35% for personal income and for corporate tax payers they are taxed at the flat rate of 30% for bank and financial institution, insurance company and industry dealing with petroleum products, 20% for special industry and 25% for other corporate tax payers without any exemption limit. In FY 1996/97, the income tax collection performance was 89.74% of estimation and in the FY 2006/07 & 2015/16 it was 118.55 % & 107.39% of estimation respectively. Opinion survey was conducted to find out the existing problems in income tax collection and probable recommendation to improve the income tax collection in Nepal and few conclusions are drawn from the survey. The major problems of income tax in Nepal inefficient income tax administration which includes failure to maintain proper accounts and records, lack of trained and competent personnel, defective selection procedure of tax personnel, existence of corruption, complicated tax laws and procedure and instability in government in government policy. Other major problems are lack of consciousness of tax payer, widespread evasion and avoidance of income tax, mass poverty, narrow coverage if income tax, predominance of agriculture in Nepal etc. widespread illegal business operation, inadequate auditing and investigation, difficulties in locating taxpayers, poor development of corporate sector, open boarder with India & Nepal and lack of proper records of taxable individuals and other transactions also played role in problems in income tax collection in Nepal. The recommended major tools to enhance the contribution of income tax on government revenue are extension of income tax coverage, minimizing the problems of tax evasion and avoidance, tax consciousness of people, reform in income tax administration, reform in income tax assessment, and voluntary compliance by the taxpayers.Item Socio-economic impact of small hydropower: A case study of Bijayapur Hydropower Project, Kaski(Department of Economics, 2017) Thapa, AnilThe present study was carried out in Bijayapur hydropower of Kaski. The survey was conducted with the aim of determining socio-economic impact of Small Hydropower Project (SHPP) through income and employment generation, health and sanitation, education and information technology and suggest solution for sustainable development of SHPP. In Kaski district there are five SHPP Mardi Khola, Bijayapur, Upper Madi, Seti and Fewa with the total 36.8 MW electricity generations which is connected to national grid. The Bijayapur hydropower generates 12.22% of total electricity production of Kaski which is 0.49% of total hydropower production in Nepal. The canal from the Seti hydropower is also mixed with Bijayapur river to generate the electricity. The present study has attempted to bring these aspects of the SHPP into the limelight through the study of socio-economic impact of Bijayapur HPP in the overall sector of the study area. The construction of project was started from the year 2067 B.S. with the financing of Rastriya Banijya Bank, Nabil Bank and Nepal Bank Ltd and was completed in the year 2069 B.S. The study has employed both primary and secondary data. Under the primary data, the study has been based on questionnaire, interview and direct observation of the project site and affected areas. Likewise, different reports and official publications regarding hydropower plants have been taken into consideration for the secondary data. The study has been found mixed socio-economic impact of the project on the project affected areas. The populations of the surrounding area have been increased due to the development of this project. After the installation of SHPP around 28 local peoples have fully involved in job. In the study area, Ram Jyoti Secondary School has increased its infrastructure which increase the performance of the students enrolled in it after the donation from the hydropower to the school. This also increases the living standard of the people in the study area To sum up, installation of Bijayapur hydropower project is significant from several angles like to fulfill national demand of electricity, uplift income and living standard of local people.Item Role of women to generate the income in the household economy: A case study of Phedikhola VDC, Syangja District(Department of Economics, 2017) Gurung, ManjuThis thesis entitled ‘ Role of Women to generate the income in the Household Economy’, a case study of Syangja district, has been carried out in partial fulfilment of the degree of Masters of Arts in Economics. It is an explanatory, analysis driven and descriptive type of thesis. The study analyzes the role of women to generate the income in the household economy, specifically in Phedikhola VDC Ward No. 2, Syangja. The general objectives of this study are to find out the economic-demographic structure of Phedikhola VDC and to analyze the economic decision making rightsof women.Varied and thorough methods were used to find the best ways to collect data and transform them to relevant information. The study is based on primary and secondary data out of 399 households where 200 were chosen; each woman household member has been considered in the field work as they represent the subject of the study and provide a useful comparison against census surveys and personal interviews. During the study, primary and secondary data are collected by using both quantitative (applied Participatory Rural Appraisal Tools) and qualitative methods (questionnaires). These results are shown by using comprehensible tables, charts, and diagrams. The interesting topic of household economy also brings a unique dynamic when studying how families in rural Nepal maintain sustenance and this study looks into its ever-changing nature. Traditional economics at a glance occurs in the markets however a household economy can contain internal transfer and consumption goods, which solely benefit ones household. This is where women can be recognized as being active and forms a baseto further possible economic ventures. This study suggests appropriate measures to enhance women’s economic and social positions at the grassroots level. Ultimately, it shows women are gradually contributing positively tothe economy, which is greatly geared up to social change and local development. At an individual household and societal level, the economic status of women is still not fully integrated with modern forms of economics. Participation activeness in general meetings and discussions are moderate. Effort to income ratiois also arguable; this is to say that the work of women is sometimes taken on face value to be standard household practices rather than it being a paid profession of society. Women have been given a chance on paperas a contributing member of society but in reality they are sometimes locked in self-decisionrather than communal thinking. There is no denying however of the improved involvement of women in actual income generating household activities as well as the confidence gained from economic empowerment and possibility of new opportunities.Item Fiscal decentralization policy and local resource mobilization nexus in Nepal: A municipal case study(Department of Economics, 2016) Pant, Rajendra PrashadNot availableItem Trend and structure of foreign direct investment in Nepal(Department of Economics, 2011) Subedi, NareshworNot availableItem Impact of exchange rate on foreign direct investment: A comparative study of Nepal, India and China(Department of Economics, 2024) Bhandari, Surya BahadurThis paper empirically investigates the impact of exchange rate volatility on FDI in Nepal, India and China respectively using time series data from 1990-2022. Data used in study is from secondary source specially from UNCTAD. It observed that the foreign direct investment in Nepal increased by 10.96 times in absolute terms, the FDI in India increased by 208.52 times in absolute terms whereas, the FDI in China increased by 54.24 times in absolute terms during the study period. The percentage of FDI inflows to GDP at current price range is - 0.10% to 0.54% in Nepal, 0.03% to 3.72% in India and 0.88% to 5.98% in China, during the study period. The exchange rate shows that, the 4.26 times decrease in value of Nepalese rupee in terms of US dollar, the 4.49 times decrease in value of Indian rupee in terms of US dollar and 1.41 times decrease in Chinas Yuan in term of US dollar during the study period. For the selection of the model’s lag duration, the Akaike information criteria (AIC) is employed. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model is used to investigate the effects of exchange rate volatility on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The empirical results show that the estimated coefficient of nominal exchange rate volatility is negative in all the selected countries but significant only in India and China. In short, the currency volatility of the host country leads to decrease the FDI inflows into that country. Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Exchange rate, Currency VolatilityItem Problems and prospects of cottage and small scale industries with reference to biscuit industries in Lahan municipality of Siraha district(Department of Economics, 2018) Sah, Nawal KishorNot availableItem Analysis of production function and value chain of tomato in selected pocket areas of Baglung district(Department of Economics, 2018) Sharma, SangitaNot availableItem Effect of credit risk management on profitability of commercial banks of Nepal(Department of Economics, 2017) Dahal, RabinNot availableItem Role of public debt on economic growth of Nepal(Department of Economics, 2018) Nepal, SabitraNot available