Economics Research Papers/Topics

THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1983-2007)

ABSTRACT The study is made up of two independent models, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Investment respectively. The independent variables Oil export, Non-oil export, Real exchange rate and Inflation rate were modeled to capture their effect on GDP and Investment respectively. The study employed Log Linear Model. Following the empirical findings in this study, we observed that, Non-oil export have not contributed a lot to economic growth in Nigeria but other indicators exert enough pressur...

THE PROBLEM OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETING IMPLEMENTATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA) 1986-2006

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this research work is to investigate the problem of government budget implementation in developing countries using Nigeria as a case study. (1986-2006). To analyse this, an econometric method of multiple regression model was adopted, data were collected through the secondary source based on the hypothesis formulated for this study. From the result of the work, i found that anticipated impact of government budget implementation were raising the standard of living,...

THE OIL SECTOR VIS-À-VIS THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR; THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE (1981-2007)

ABSTRACT This study aims at evaluating the oil sector vis- a vis the agricultural sector in Nigeria from 1981-2007. The role of agriculture in the Nigerian society has been quite significant even in the pre-colonial times. The attractiveness of the Nigerian agricultural sector to the colonialist largely formed the basis for the development of the railway system from the north to the coast through the eastern and western of the country given that there was the need to evacuate agricultural pr...

COMMERCIAL BANK CREDIT AND AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IN NIGERIA (1982-2007)

ABSTRACT This research work examined the impact of commercial Bank credit on Agricultural output in Nigeria using Macroeconomic variables (commercial bank credit and agricultural output). The broad objective of the study is to investigate the extent to which commercial bank credit had supported agricultural output Nigeria. The specific objectives are: (i) to determine the impact of commercial banks credit on agricultural output in Nigeria, and (i) to determine the impact of agricultural outp...

THE IMPORTANCE AND ROLES OF INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN NIGERIAN ECONOMY

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0  INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2  STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 1.3  OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1.4  SCOPE OF TH STUDY 1.5  LIMITATION TO THE STUDY 1.6  DEFINITION OF TERMS  CHAPTER TWO 2.0  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1  DETAILED MEANING OF INSURANCE 2.2  TYPES OF INSURANCE 2.3  ROLES AND IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE INDUSTRY 2.4  SUMMARY OF RELATED LITERATURE CHAPTER THREE 3.0  SUMMARY 3.1  FINDINGS 3.2  RECOMMENDATION       REFERENCE

THE IMPACT OF STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE ON THE GROWTH OF NIGERIAN ECONOMY

ABSTRACT This study is motivated primarily by the need to enhance capital accumulation from the stock market, being the long term end of the financial system. This study is an investigation of the impact of Nigeria stock exchange performance on the economic growth of Nigeria. To accomplish these objectives, an econometric methodology was adopted as a tool for testing the stated hypothesis. The ordinary least square was chosen as the estimation tool because of the advantages it has over other...

THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE VARIATIONS ON AGGREGATE DEMAND IN NIGERA (1979 -2008)

ABSTRACT The study is a critical Evaluation of the impact of Exchange rate variation on Aggregate Demand in Nigeria. These study made use of the ordinary least square (OLS) regression technique in analyzing the impact of Exchange Rate Variation On Aggregate Demand in Nigeria. There are also other variables that determine the impact of Exchange Rate Variations on Aggregate Demand in Nigeria: 1979 -2008. Findings from the paper show that  all the variables included in the models contributes i...

THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH (1980– 2007)

ABSTRACT In recent decades, the potential contribution of agriculture to economic growth has been a subject of much controversy among development economists.  While some contend that agricultural development is a pre-condition for industrialization, others strongly disagree and argue for a different path. Taking advantage of Ordinary Least Square Method (OLD), the research carried out by means of secondary data and using independent variables: Agricultural Development, Capital Accumulation,...

SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING 1.2   STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 1.3   OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.4   SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 1.5   HYPOTHESIS 1.6   SCOPE OF THE STUDY 1.7   LIMITATION OF THE STUDY        REFERENCES CHAPTER TWO 2.0   REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2.1   DEFINITION OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 2.2   BAKERY 2.3   QUALITIES OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR 2.4   OBSTACLES TO THE RAPID GROWTH OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 2.5   HOW GOVERNME...

THE IMPACT OF MONEY SUPPLY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1970-2007)

ABSTRACT  The study examined the impact of money supply on economic growth in Nigeria. In the model specified, real gross domestic product (real GDP) is the regress while real exchange rate, broad money supply and real interest rate are the regressors. Data was collected from CBN statistical bulletin for the period 1970-2007. The statistical technique used for the analysis is the ordinary least square, with the aid of P.C. give 8.00 software package. The result indicates that the expansiona...

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1970-2007)

ABSTRACT The research work studied the national savings and Nigerian economic growth, spanning from 1970-2007. The study adopted Ordinary Least Square (OLS) single equation model. Using time series data over the period, the work shows that National Savings is not significant at SY level and it granger causes real gross domestic product. The study also shows that exchange rate is significant in its contribution to economic growth. The investment as one the of explanatory variables is signific...

IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMY (1980 -2006)

ABSTRACT           It is said that the population of any country constitute the most vital component of is resource base, as time potentials for development. Population growth can be positive or gainful to any economy if managed well. For instance China is noted to be most populous country in the world but its population has been managed very well and it has helped boost their economy by increasing the level of productivity and providing cheap labour, thus having a positive impact on th...

IMPACT OF BANK CREDTS ON THE GROWTH OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Prominent among the obstacles facing the performance of manufacturing sector in Nigeria is the lack of effectively bank credits to the manufacturing sector of the economy.  The banks especially the commercial ones have not been contributing effectively to the output of manufacturing sector of the economy.  This study takes into cognizance the problems of manufacturing sector in Nigeria.  Beside; it looks into the various economic effects of inefficiency of bank credits to the man...

GLOBALIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (1986 - 2008)

ABSTRACT This research work Globalization and its impact on the growth of the Nigerian economy from periods of 1986 to 2008 is basically to determine the impact of globalization on the Gross Domestic Product of the Nigerian economy as well the impact of financial integration on the Nigerian economy. It was found out in recent years that the Nigerian economy has developed economically wise due to globalization. Globalization being a process of interconnections between countries of the world h...

EFFICIENCY OF PRICING DECISIONS IN FIRMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  1.1   BACK GROUND OF STUDY  1.2   STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 1.3   OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1.4   FORMULATION OF HYPOTHESES 1.5   SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY 1.5.2 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY  1.6   SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 1.7   DEFINITION OF TERMS        REFERENCES CHAPTER TWO  LITERATURE REVIEW  2.1    PRICING AND PRICING DECISION 2.2    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRICING  2.3    OBJECTIVE OF PRICE  2.4    FACTORS INFLUENCING ...


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