Economics Research Papers/Topics

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 ...

DETERMINANTS OF SAVINGS IN NIGERIA (1980 – 2007)

ABSTRACT This study examines the determinants of savings in Nigeria   between 1980 -2007, which will enable us to proffer solution for the improvement of savings in the economy, since it is an important component of the economic development of any country. On the basis of available data, the study is of the view that savings output in Nigeria during the period was generally unsatisfactory  and discouraging until of late when it was recognized as an important ingredient for growth and devel...

DETERMINANTS OF INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA (1977 - 2007)

ABSTRACT In recent times there has been growing concern about the rising but volatile rate of investment in Nigeria. This concern stems from the fact that investment play a dominant role in stimulating growth. The study buttress on the overview and empirical analysis into the determinants of investment in Nigeria. In order to achieve the objectives hypothesis was stated with the purpose of achieving current and future stable upswing of investment by re-addressing problem of investment as hi...

THE DETERMINANTS AND DEVELOPMENT IMPLICATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This project focused on the analysis and interpretation of data collected to explain the determinants and development implication of unemployment in Nigeria. This analysis finds to determine the econometric effect of some explanatory variables such as demand for unemployment, supply of unemployment, population, inflation on the unemployment rate for our first model and inflation, investment level, money supply, unemployment rate on real GDP (dependent variable) for our second model,...

APPRAISAL OF THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC BANKING IN NIGERIA BANKS (A CASE STUDY OF DIAMOND BANK)

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY  1.2  STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS  1.3  OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY   1.4  RESEARCH QUESTION  1.5  SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY  1.6  SCOPE OF STUDY 1.7  LIMITATION OF STUDY  CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW  2.1  INTRODUCTION  2.2  ELECTRONIC BANKING  2.3  TYPE OF ELECTRONIC BANKING 2.4  THE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING IN NIGERIA  2.5  NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING IN N...

AN ECONOMETRIC ANAYLSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MONETARY POLICY ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY

ABSTRACT This study aimed at analyzing through econometric methodology the effects of monetary policy in Nigeria economy. To meet the above objective, output growth was chosen as the dependent variable while real exchange rate, real interest rate and inflation was chosen as the independent variable. The ordinary least square was used in the regression estimation. From the empirical result, we realized that the entire explanatory variables are insignificant in the t-test, but in f-test we rej...

A Survey Of Fraud In The Nigerian Banking Industry

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.4 SCOPES OF THE STUDY 1.5 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY 1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS CHAPTER TWO 2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 VARIOUS DEFINITIONS OF FRAUD 2.2 FORM OF FRAUD IN NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY 2.3 CAUSES OF FRAUD IN NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY 2.4 EFFECTS OF FRAUD IN NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY 2.5 LAW RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROCESS OF PROSECUTING FRAUD IN BANKS...

A Critical Assessment Of The Survival Strategies Of Deposit Money Banks In A Depressed Economy With Special Reference To The First Bank Of Nigeria Plc

ABSTRACT Banking is in the midst of change that has arisen due to economic depression. As government seek to improve economic efficiency and better allocation of resources to solve the problem of economic depression, policy makers are shifting towards openness, competitiveness and market discipline.  In response to the developments, Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria engaged in financial sanitizing, management strengthening, corporate refocusing, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), mergers an...

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU EAST SENATORIAL ZONE)

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study is to identify the problems and prospects of small and medium enterprise in Enugu East Senatorial Zone. To do this, data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The main instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. The data were presented in tables as frequency, distribution in the data analysis, the techniques of percentages frequencies were used. The hypothesis were tested with z-test technique at 5% significance level.  Havin...

The Role Of Microfinance Banks In The Promotion And Development Of Entrepreneurship In Semi Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract This paper is aimed at examining the role played by microfinance banks towards the promotion of entrepreneurship in semi urban and rural areas of Nigeria, it will also identify the challenges facing the microfinance banks. Data used in the study is gathered through the use of documentary research where by information is obtained from published sources such as the publications of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Bureau of Statistics, as well as other published sourc...

A Critical Appraisal of Non-Cash Transaction Policy of Central Bank of Nigeria

ABSTRACTThe non-cash transaction (Cashless) policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was designed to provide mobile payment services, break down the traditional barriers hindering financial inclusion of millions of Nigerians and bring low-cost, secure and convenient financial services to urban, semi-urban and rural areas across the country. It has, however, become an albatross to some elites, the poor, uneducated and traders. The non-cash transaction policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria ...


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