Dr. Steven Kipkurgat Buigut |
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| Highest Degree | PhD in Economics Georgia State University, USA |
| Position | Professor |
| Faculty | School of Management |
| Telephone/Ext | +971(4)7096871 |
| Location | FOM 204 1 |
Position Professor
Email steven.buigut@cud.ac.ae
Telephone/Ext +971(4)7096871
Location FOM 204 1
Highest Degree PhD in Economics
Georgia State University, USA
Faculty School of Management
Steven Buigut is Professor of Economics at Canadian University Dubai (CUD). He joined CUD after serving in various capacities (Professor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean) at American University (United Arab Emirates). His research interests include: economics of integration, tourism economics, and economics of the arts. A significant part of his research has focused on regional integration efforts in developing and emerging economies. His research publications can be found in several well ranked journals. He has consulted for policy institutions such as the Kenyan Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis (KIPPRA) and the Africa Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC). He has also held visiting position with the African Economic Research Consortium’s (AERC) Joint Facility for Electives Program for several years.
Research Interests Keywords
Economic integration , Tourism economics , Economics of the artsAcademic Publications
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Buigut, S., and Masinde, B. (2021). The impact of general elections on Kenya’s tourism, financial and media sector stock returns: An event study approach. Journal of African Business, (Scopus Q1; Citescore 5.5; SJR=0.99; Taylor and Francis. Accepted. repository
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Bizuneh, M., Buigut, S., and Valev, N. (2020). Beyond borders: The euro crisis and public support for monetary integration in East Africa. South African Journal of Economics, 88(4): 518-535. (ABDC=B; Scopus Q2; Citescore=1.21; SJR=0.42; Wiley). repository
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Burcu, K., and Buigut, S. (2020). Effect of Qatar diplomatic and economic isolation on Qatar stock market volatility: An event study approach. Applied Economics, 52(55): 6022-6030 (ABDC=A; Scopus Q2; Citescore=1.14; SJR=0.5; Taylor and Francis). repository
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Buigut, S., and Masinde, B. (2021). The impact of general elections on Kenya’s tourism, financial and media sector stock returns: An event study approach. Journal of African Business, (Scopus Q1; Citescore 5.5; SJR=0.99; Taylor and Francis. Accepted. repository
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Bizuneh, M., Buigut, S., and Valev, N. (2020). Beyond borders: The euro crisis and public support for monetary integration in East Africa. South African Journal of Economics, 88(4): 518-535. (ABDC=B; Scopus Q2; Citescore=1.21; SJR=0.42; Wiley). repository
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Burcu, K., and Buigut, S. (2020). Effect of Qatar diplomatic and economic isolation on Qatar stock market volatility: An event study approach. Applied Economics, 52(55): 6022-6030 (ABDC=A; Scopus Q2; Citescore=1.14; SJR=0.5; Taylor and Francis). repository
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Buigut, S., and Amaize, O. (2020). Theatre, Dance, and Museum Attendance in the UAE: Implications for Promotion. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 15(6): 597-611. (ABDC=B; Scopus Q1; Citescore=1.44, SJR=0.61, Taylor and Francis).
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uigut, S. and Kapar, B. (2020). Effect of Qatar Diplomatic and Economic Isolation on GCC Stock Markets: An Event Study Approach. Finance Research Letters, 37 article 101352. (ABDC=A; Scopus Q1; Citescore=1.88, SJR=0.77, Elsevier).
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Buigut, S. & Amaize, O. (2020). Determinants of theatre, dance, and art museum attendance in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 15(6), 612-625. repository
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Buigut, S. 2018. The Reading Public in the UAE. International Journal of Social Economics. 45(9): 1355-1368 (ABDC=B; Citescore=0.56; SJR= 0.225; Emerald). url
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2018. Gaining global clout through monetary union: Evidence from East Africa. Journal of Economic Integration. 33(2): 1363-1387. (ABDC=C; Citescore=0.33; SJR= 0.194; Center for Economic Integration). url
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2018. Effect of terrorism and travel warning on Kenyan tourism demand. Tourism Analysis. 23(2): 283-286 (ABDC=A; Citescore=0.79; SJR=0.435; Cognizant Communication). url
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(2018. Effect of Terrorism on Demand for Tourism in Kenya: A Comparative Analysis. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 18(1): 28-37. (ABDC=B; Citescore=0.79; SJR=0.311; Sage)
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2017. Effect of Travel Advisories on International Tourism. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research. 22(10):991-1004. (ABDC=B; Citescore=1.36; SJR=0.726; Taylor & Francis). url
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2016. UAE Public Participation in the Musical Arts. Poetics - Journal of Empirical Research on Culture, the Media and the Arts. 58: 43-51. (ABDC=A; Citescore=1.81; SJR=0.998; Elsevier) url
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2016. Trade Effects of the East African Customs Union Agreement: Hype versus Reality. South African Journal of Economics, 84(3): 422-439. (ABDC=B; Citescore=0.79; SJR=0.412; Wiley)
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2015. Determinants of catastrophic health expenditure in slum communities in Kenya. International Journal for Equity in Health. 14:46 doi:10.1186/s12939-015-0168-9 (Citescore=2.18; SJR=1.050; BioMed Central) url
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2016. Effect of terrorism on demand for tourism in Kenya, Tourism Economics, 22(5): 928-938. (ABDC=A; Citescore=0.81; SJR=0.624; Sage) 2014. Coping Strategies among Urban Poor: Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya, Plos One, January, 9(1), e83428. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0083428. (Citescore=3.11; SJR=1.201; PLOS) doi
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2014. Coping Strategies among Urban Poor: Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya, Plos One, January, 9(1), e83428. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0083428. (Citescore=3.11; SJR=1.201; PLOS) doi url
- Effect of Travel Advisories on International Tourism”, African Economic Research Consortium JFE Seminar Series, July 14, 2017, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Effect of terrorism and travel warning on demand for tourism in Kenya: A dynamic panel model”, 14th African Finance Journal Conference, May 17th – 18th, 2017, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- Effect of Travel Advisories on International Tourism”, African Economic Research Consortium JFE Seminar Series, July 14, 2017, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Effect of terrorism and travel warning on demand for tourism in Kenya: A dynamic panel model”, 14th African Finance Journal Conference, May 17th – 18th, 2017, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Comprehensive examinations and subject specialist workshop. January 30 – February 4, 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya (Rapporteur).
- Determinants of Reading in the UAE”, (with Ode Amaize). Present in the Australia-Middle East Conference on Business and Social Science, AABSS, April 17-18, 2016, Dubai, UAE.
- New Dog or Old Trick? Regional Integration in East Africa through Monetary Union. Presented at the 74th Annual Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference, April 7-10, 2016, Chicago, USA.
- UAE Public Participation in the Musical Arts: Implications for Promotion”. 18th EBES Conference, U.A.E., January 8 – 10, 2016, AUS, Sharjah, UAE
Research Projects/Grants/Programs
UAE public participation arts survey (completed).
Participation in Scientific Boards and Committees
1. AERC PhD Research Review
2. External examiner (AERC JFE PhD program; University of Mauritius)
Opinion Pieces
- How Kenya’s tourism industry has felt the impact of terrorist attacks. The Conversation. January 23, 2019. [More information]
Opinion Pieces
- How Kenya’s tourism industry has felt the impact of terrorist attacks. The Conversation. January 23, 2019. [More information]
- Revenue sharing should satisfy all counties. Daily Nation, March 01, 2012.
- Eurozone crisis should be a lesson. Daily Nation, Feb 12.
- Monetary Committee’s dilemma: How long can it keep a tight lid on money? Daily Nation Jan, 12.