Most Relevant Economics Project Topics and Materials (Page 9)

ABSTRACT This study investigated Gender Issues and the Challenges of Rural Development in Nigeria, a case study of Ikwo local government Area of Ebonyi State (2006-2011). The major problem of this research is women’s gender discrimination, their poverty, powerlessness in the development of rural areas. The major objective is to evaluate gender... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined government expenditure and Nigeria’s economic growth within the sample period of 1981-2015. The data for this research work (Gross Domestic Product, government recurrent expenditure and government capital expenditure) was obtained from the CBN Statistical Bulletin (2015) and analysed using ordinary least squares... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of trade liberalization on poverty alleviation in Nigeria, for the period of 1986 - 2016.  (32years). It was established in the study that before the introduction of trade liberation,  trade sector funds were grossly mismanaged, contracts and positions were awarded based on ‘connection’ rather than on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work critically focused on the roles of government expenditure in the agricultural production in Nigeria for the period 1970 to 2010. Data on relevant variables were collected from the statistics Bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria. A functional relationship between Agricultural output and other explanatory variables, of... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background to the Study As the twenty –first century began, the world’s population was estimated to be almost 6.1 billion people. Projections by the United Nations placed the figure at more than 9.2 billon by the year 2050 before reaching a maximum of 11 billion by 2200. Over 90% of that population... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Economic Growth which is the quantitative increase in output of goods and services in an economy at a particular point in time (i.e. Increase in production level of every sector of the economy) is one of the most important attributes of the macro-economic goals which every economy aims... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study takes a critical evaluation at the measurement and determinants of poverty in the Nigerian economy. Poverty concerns individual’s inability to cater adequately for the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. It reflects inability to meet social and economic obligations; lack of gainful employment, skills, assets and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of Micro Finance Banks on individuals, small scale Business e.t.c. It shows the extent Micro Finance can achieve the following: (1)    Poverty eradication, if not totally but to a large extent. (2)    Increase wealth by reducing the gap between the rich and the poor on the long run.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This Research work attempts to look at the effect of Tax evasion and avoidance on economy of Nigeria and its capacity to reduce tax revenue growth (A case study of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service). Tax is a compulsory levy imposed by government on income individual, firms and household. It was also find out that an individual tax... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0    INTRODUCTION The role of exchange rate and its effects on macroeconomic performance has continued to generate interest among economists. Many economists argue that exchange rate stability facilitates production activities and economic growth. They are also of the view that misalignment in real exchange rate could distort... Continue Reading

Abstract Terrorism in whatever dimension poses threat and insecurities to human existence in regards to which defenseless nations live in perpetual fears and anxiety. Knowing full well that Security is presently a major challenge in Nigeria and Nigerians are killed on daily basis and in their numbers. Though the government claims to be on top of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work was conducted to ascertain the effect of share price volatility on the economic growth of Nigeria. The research used series of test such as the unit root test that was used to test for stationarity, the co-integration test  was used to check for the long run and short run relationship between the variables, and the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION   1.1 Background of the study  A Tax is a fee charged or levied by a government on a product, income, or activity. If it is levied directly on personal or corporate income, it is called a direct tax. If it is levied on the price of a good or service, then it is called an indirect tax. The main reason for taxation is... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION    1.1    Background to the Study  Industrialization has been regarded as a veritable channel of achieving lofty and desirable goals of improved technology and improved quality of lives of the citizens of the country. Countries develop their industrial sectors for many reasons:  (i) industries have more backward... Continue Reading

Abstract The growth of the Nigerian economy is dependent on government capital and concurrent expenditure, and to ascertain whether there is a relationship between gross domestic product (GDP) and government expenditure in Nigeria. The chi-square statistics and simple... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study The Nigeria economy has witnessed a great degree of instability ever since the end of Civil War. From 2.48824 to 1.24414 grains of fine gold following the exchange of the Nigerian Pound to Naira in 1973, fixed... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Most developing nations define industrialization as a central objective of their economic policy they see; industrialization goes with agricultural progress as an integral part of growth and structural change. Some economist and analysts are of the view that industrialization plays a major role... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY The Nigeria economy as we all know is characterized by a number of socio- economic problems. These problems include: import dependence, dependence on a single economic sector, weak industrial base, a low level of agriculture production, a weak private sector, dependence on foreign loan,... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that there has been significant and prolonged drop in oil prices since mid-2014, this has changed the fortunes of Nigeria and many other energy-exporting nations around the world. This, finding from this IMF report that budgets in oil exporting... Continue Reading

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the study A budget is a detailed financial plan that quantifies future expectations and actions relative to acquiring and using resources (Barro et al, 2007). It is a method of communicating the goals of an organization to the appropriate managers in order to facilitate, coordinate and control various sections... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study Human capital development is human centered because its major concern is on human empowerment which would lead to active participation. According to OECD (2001), human capital is concerned with knowledge,... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Money deposit banks are resident depository corporations and quasi-corporations which have any liabilities in the form of deposits payable on demand, transferable by cheque or otherwise usable for making payments. The banking sector in Nigeria in 2010 financial year was oligopolistic in... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The influence of colonialism on Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. The influx of white explorers, traders and missionaries led to the development of settlements that differed from the traditional... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Exchange rate is the price of one currency in terms of another currency.Exchange rate s This exchange rate is also used to determine the level of output growth of the country. Over the years, Nigeria has adopted various exchange rate regime ranging research work is centered on the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study The Nigeria labour market in recent years has experienced problems such as strikes, unemployment and reduction in productivity. Labour conflict is a phenomenon that most often takes the form of strikes [where they are permitted] or, as in the... Continue Reading