Analyzing the Extent of Dollarization and Its Potential Impact on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence dollarization and its potential impact on progress Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. To achieve this, an extensive review literature conducted explore various causes, types, trends, global effects dollarization. research specifically focused Dar es Salaam region Tanzania, employing a survey strategy that involved distribution questionnaires gather data. A sample size 160 SME representatives chosen using stratified random sampling techniques.
 collected data underwent analysis Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, findings were presented tables, charts, figures, percentages. results indicated more than 80% respondents aware implications their businesses, expressing predominantly negative perception towards it. However, around 20% participants exhibited lack comprehensive understanding regarding remained uncertain about benefits. Some argued contributes currency instability, leading fluctuations prices goods services, as well creating uncertainties foreign exchange market.
 Based these findings, it is recommended conduct further relationship between SMEs within context development.