Nigeria apex bank Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has continued to battle with the job of reviving the ailing economy and putting it on the path of growth. The economy has witnessed unprecedented job loss, rising poverty level, accelerating inflation, sluggish economic growth and disequilibrium in the balance of trade. The study therefore examine the effect of monetary policy on trade balance in Nigeria. Specifically the study ascertained the extent to which inflation, demand deposit, liquidity ratio, exchange rate and interest rate have influenced trade balance in Nigeria using an econometric regression model of the Ordinary Least Square OLS . From the result of the OLS, it is observed that monetary policy rate, demand deposit, liquidity ratio and exchange rate have a significant positive impact on foreign trade in Nigeria. This means that increases in monetary policy rate, demand deposit, liquidity ratio and exchange rate, will lead to increase in foreign trade in Nigeria. On the other, inflation rate and interest rate has a significant negative impact on foreign trade in Nigeria, meaning that as inflation rate and interest rate increases, will be bring about a decline in foreign trade in Nigeria. Based on the findings of this study, the study recommends that the government should employ a contractionary monetary policy to fight inflation by reducing the money supply in the country through decreased bond price. inflation, demand deposit, liquidity ratio, exchange rate and interest rate have influenced trade balance in Nigeria. The government should intervene in the foreign exchange market in order to build reserves for themselves or provide them to the bank to help stabilize the exchange rate. The government should strive to improve trade performance in the short and long run. They should also reduce government spending and tax capital inflow. Edokobi, Tonna David | Okpala, Ngozi Eugenia | Okoye, Nonso John "Monetary Policy and Trade Balance in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45080.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/public-sector-management/45080/monetary-policy-and-trade-balance-in-nigeria/edokobi-tonna-david
Impact of Visual Merchandising on Impulsive Buying Behavior of Sri Lankan Mod...YogeshIJTSRD
The focus of the research was to see how different visual marketing approaches affected the impulsive purchase behavior of Sri Lankan modern trade clients. Modern retailers utilize visual merchandising as one of their primary tactics for differentiating their offers and attracting and persuading customers to buy. In store marketing and visual merchandising have attracted a lot of attention recently, and the amount of money spent on visual merchandising has also skyrocketed. As a result, determining the efficiency of the money that is spent on these diverse visual merchandising strategies is critical for all supermarkets. A well structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data for the study. A total of 392 Sri Lankan modern trade clients were chosen as the sample for the study. The sampling method was snowball sampling, and the data was analyzed using SPSS 25 software. The multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Charts and graphs are used to display the research findings. The studys findings demonstrated that product display and promotional signs have a strong favorable impact on impulsive purchase behavior among Sri Lankan modern trade clients. Based on these findings, businesses may determine which visual merchandising methods are the most effective and devote time and resources to improving them, resulting in increased foot traffic and revenue. K. K. P. D. Kahaduwa | R. M. K. S. Rasanjalee "Impact of Visual Merchandising on Impulsive Buying Behavior of Sri Lankan Modern Trade Customers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45046.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/consumer-behaviour/45046/impact-of-visual-merchandising-on-impulsive-buying-behavior-of-sri-lankan-modern-trade-customers/k-k-p-d-kahaduwa
Extant literature revealed that international trade plays a key role to address the economic phenomena and can help to earn foreign exchange. Despite the accruable benefits from international trade and the countrys huge oil export that account for about 90 of its foreign exchange earnings, Nigerias trade balance and exchange rate remain unfavourable. The persistent rise in Nigerias exchange rate and unfavourable trade balance in recent time warrants an empirical probe. This study therefore examines the effect of exchange rate, domestic income, foreign income, consumption expenditure, money supply and interest rate on trade balance using a secondary time series data covering a period of thirty years from 1991 2020. The study employed a regression technique of the Ordinary Least Square OLS . All data used were secondary data obtained from the statistical bulletin of Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and National Bureau of Statistics NBS annual publications. After determining stationarity of the study variables using the ADF Statistic, it was discovered that the variables were all integrated at level, first and second difference, and found out to be stationary at their first difference. The study also using Johansen Cointegration Test, found that there is a long run relationship between the variables. Hence, the implication of this result is that there is a long run relationship between trade balance and other variables used in the model. From the result of the OLS, it is observed that exchange rate, domestic income, foreign income and money supply have a positive and significant impact on trade balance in Nigeria. The study recommends that the government should fixed or peg on the exchange rate through the central bank. This will enable the government to buy and sell its own currency against the currency to which it is pegged. The government should strive to reduce inflation to make exports more competitive. The government should also enhance supply side policies to increase long term competitiveness. Edokobi, Tonna David | Okpala, Ngozi Eugenia | Okoye, Nonso John "Exchange Rate and Trade Balance Nexus" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45079.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/public-sector-management/45079/exchange-rate-and-trade-balance-nexus/edokobi-tonna-david
A Review of the Uttarakhand’s Industrial Policies and Their PerformanceYogeshIJTSRD
In todays world, a nations economic development cannot be addressed without acknowledging industrialization. Industrial development is mostly based on the industrial profile of the particular states countries. This study reviews Uttarakhands industrial policies and their performance toward the growth of industrial units and generating new employment opportunities. The data sources of the study are published reports of Uttarakhands government departments and other secondary sources. Uttarakhand launched many industrial policies and set up SIIDCUL to develop industries SIIDCUL developed industrial infrastructure and attracted investors. The result shows that the industrial policies of Uttarakhand are favourable for the state in terms of attracting investors, generating employment opportunities, and pushing the state to an industrial hub. Industrial policies gave many tax concessions to investors and also made a single window clearance facility for investors. These industrial policies also have the intention of reviving the states sick units. The impact of these industrial policies is the contribution of the secondary sector increase in the gross state domestic product, and this sector also generated new employment opportunities in the industrial sector. Rajinder Singh | Prof. B. K. Agrawal "A Review of the Uttarakhand’s Industrial Policies and Their Performance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45077.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/economics/45077/a-review-of-the-uttarakhand’s-industrial-policies-and-their-performance/rajinder-singh
Import, Export and Economic Growth: the Case of Lower Income CountryIOSRJBM
Bangladesh is now considered as a lower middle-incomecountry by the blessing of international trade.Therefore, Bangladesh needs to take an effective policymaking decision in terms of international trade fortheirfurther development. Hence it is important to check whether Bangladesh needs more import or export for its further development. As a result, current research tries to see the relationship between import and GDP growth of Bangladesh by taking 32 years (1981-1992) of time series data.Relevant data were collected from the Bangladesh Bank website and World Bank Database. From the analysis, theresearcherconcludes that import is negatively related with GPD growth as well as GDP growth rate is also negatively related with Import.
Impact of Visual Merchandising on Impulsive Buying Behavior of Sri Lankan Mod...YogeshIJTSRD
The focus of the research was to see how different visual marketing approaches affected the impulsive purchase behavior of Sri Lankan modern trade clients. Modern retailers utilize visual merchandising as one of their primary tactics for differentiating their offers and attracting and persuading customers to buy. In store marketing and visual merchandising have attracted a lot of attention recently, and the amount of money spent on visual merchandising has also skyrocketed. As a result, determining the efficiency of the money that is spent on these diverse visual merchandising strategies is critical for all supermarkets. A well structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data for the study. A total of 392 Sri Lankan modern trade clients were chosen as the sample for the study. The sampling method was snowball sampling, and the data was analyzed using SPSS 25 software. The multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Charts and graphs are used to display the research findings. The studys findings demonstrated that product display and promotional signs have a strong favorable impact on impulsive purchase behavior among Sri Lankan modern trade clients. Based on these findings, businesses may determine which visual merchandising methods are the most effective and devote time and resources to improving them, resulting in increased foot traffic and revenue. K. K. P. D. Kahaduwa | R. M. K. S. Rasanjalee "Impact of Visual Merchandising on Impulsive Buying Behavior of Sri Lankan Modern Trade Customers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45046.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/consumer-behaviour/45046/impact-of-visual-merchandising-on-impulsive-buying-behavior-of-sri-lankan-modern-trade-customers/k-k-p-d-kahaduwa
Extant literature revealed that international trade plays a key role to address the economic phenomena and can help to earn foreign exchange. Despite the accruable benefits from international trade and the countrys huge oil export that account for about 90 of its foreign exchange earnings, Nigerias trade balance and exchange rate remain unfavourable. The persistent rise in Nigerias exchange rate and unfavourable trade balance in recent time warrants an empirical probe. This study therefore examines the effect of exchange rate, domestic income, foreign income, consumption expenditure, money supply and interest rate on trade balance using a secondary time series data covering a period of thirty years from 1991 2020. The study employed a regression technique of the Ordinary Least Square OLS . All data used were secondary data obtained from the statistical bulletin of Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and National Bureau of Statistics NBS annual publications. After determining stationarity of the study variables using the ADF Statistic, it was discovered that the variables were all integrated at level, first and second difference, and found out to be stationary at their first difference. The study also using Johansen Cointegration Test, found that there is a long run relationship between the variables. Hence, the implication of this result is that there is a long run relationship between trade balance and other variables used in the model. From the result of the OLS, it is observed that exchange rate, domestic income, foreign income and money supply have a positive and significant impact on trade balance in Nigeria. The study recommends that the government should fixed or peg on the exchange rate through the central bank. This will enable the government to buy and sell its own currency against the currency to which it is pegged. The government should strive to reduce inflation to make exports more competitive. The government should also enhance supply side policies to increase long term competitiveness. Edokobi, Tonna David | Okpala, Ngozi Eugenia | Okoye, Nonso John "Exchange Rate and Trade Balance Nexus" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45079.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/public-sector-management/45079/exchange-rate-and-trade-balance-nexus/edokobi-tonna-david
A Review of the Uttarakhand’s Industrial Policies and Their PerformanceYogeshIJTSRD
In todays world, a nations economic development cannot be addressed without acknowledging industrialization. Industrial development is mostly based on the industrial profile of the particular states countries. This study reviews Uttarakhands industrial policies and their performance toward the growth of industrial units and generating new employment opportunities. The data sources of the study are published reports of Uttarakhands government departments and other secondary sources. Uttarakhand launched many industrial policies and set up SIIDCUL to develop industries SIIDCUL developed industrial infrastructure and attracted investors. The result shows that the industrial policies of Uttarakhand are favourable for the state in terms of attracting investors, generating employment opportunities, and pushing the state to an industrial hub. Industrial policies gave many tax concessions to investors and also made a single window clearance facility for investors. These industrial policies also have the intention of reviving the states sick units. The impact of these industrial policies is the contribution of the secondary sector increase in the gross state domestic product, and this sector also generated new employment opportunities in the industrial sector. Rajinder Singh | Prof. B. K. Agrawal "A Review of the Uttarakhand’s Industrial Policies and Their Performance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45077.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/economics/45077/a-review-of-the-uttarakhand’s-industrial-policies-and-their-performance/rajinder-singh
Import, Export and Economic Growth: the Case of Lower Income CountryIOSRJBM
Bangladesh is now considered as a lower middle-incomecountry by the blessing of international trade.Therefore, Bangladesh needs to take an effective policymaking decision in terms of international trade fortheirfurther development. Hence it is important to check whether Bangladesh needs more import or export for its further development. As a result, current research tries to see the relationship between import and GDP growth of Bangladesh by taking 32 years (1981-1992) of time series data.Relevant data were collected from the Bangladesh Bank website and World Bank Database. From the analysis, theresearcherconcludes that import is negatively related with GPD growth as well as GDP growth rate is also negatively related with Import.
Determinants of Business Performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Sectorijtsrd
This study examines the determinants of business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. The study was necessitated by the perceived declining performance of the Nigeria manufacturing sector. Secondary data covering the period 1980 2018 were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of macroeconomic variable Financial intermediation, Infrastructure, Market size, Exchange rate, Interest rate and Inflation rate on the business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. From the result of the OLS, it was observed that financial intermediation, infrastructure and market size have a positive impact on manufacturing sector while exchange rate, interest rate and inflation rate have a negative impact on manufacturing sector in Nigeria. From the regression analysis, the results also show that all the variables conform to the a priori expectation of the study. With the exception of infrastructure and inflation rate, all other variables are statically significant which indicates that financial intermediation, market size, exchange rate, interest rate are good determinants of business performance in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. The study recommends that the energy sector needs to be overhauled especially the EEDC to supply just the sufficient energy to drive the economy. Painstaking and well coordinated macro economic policies with special references to the price level and exchange rate regime need to be put in place to ameliorate the business sector among others. Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace Ph.D | Dibua, Emmanuel Chijioke PhD | Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica ""Determinants of Business Performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23141.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/operations-management/23141/determinants-of-business-performance-in-the-nigerian-manufacturing-sector/nwakoby-nkiru-peace-phd
Macroeconomics which is a branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behaviour, and decision-making of an economy as a whole, rather than individual markets, is considered to be tough subject for students who are preparing for competitive exams. This is the 1st Volume of DID YOU KNOW: Indian Macroeconomics Made Easy which will uncover some interesting and not so known facts about Indian Macroeconomics which took Indian economy to what it is today. This edition specifically unveils the facts from 1999-2013.
This study examined the effects of exchange rate fluctuation on the Industrial Output Growth in Nigeria using time series data sparring from the period 1986 to 2015. Johansen’s Co-Integration model was employed to explore the long-run relationship among the variables used, while the Vector Error Correction model (VECM) was used to evaluate the short and long-run dynamic among the variables and the Granger Causality used to measure contemporaneous relationship among the endogenous variables. The dynamic correlation of the variables was captured by the analyses of impulse response and variance decomposition. The results of the analysis indicate a unidirectional causality from Exchange rate to Industrial output. The response of industrial output to the shock from exchange rate was positive and significant; more specifically in the initial years, while response to shock from other variables was little in magnitude and not as significant as exchange rate. From the Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (FEVD), the study revealed that although the main source of variance in output are own shocks, innovation in the exchange rate accounted for a higher proportion in the variation of industrial output than that of other associated variables (Inflation, Interest rate and Net Export). The study concluded that exchange rate has potentials of causing significant changes in industrial output in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the study recommended the need for more macroeconomic policy attention to the proper management of the exchange rate, and the need to strengthen the link between agriculture and the industrial sector to reduce the reliance of the sector on import of inputs to a reasonable level.
This study examined the effect interest rate on economic growth in Nigeria. Augmented Dickey – Fuller (ADF), Bound Test and Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) were employed to examine the effect of impact of interest rate on economic growth in Nigeria. The unit root test showed gross domestic product was 1(0) while interest rate, investment and gross capital formation were 1(1). The result of the Bound Test indicated long run relationship among the macroeconomic variables employed in the study. The result of the ARDL indicated that interest rate had negative effect on economic growth both in short run and long run. However, in the long run investment and gross capital formation were established to have positive effect on economic growth with gross capital formation being insignificant. It was concluded that interest rate has a macroeconomic tool is not effective in stimulating economic growth in Nigeria. It was recommended that the level of interest rate should be adequately controlled for the purpose of stimulating economic growth without inflationary pressure. Finally, robust macroeconomic policies aimed at ensuring economic stability should be formulated in order to increase capital formation and attract investment in order to promote economic growth.
Factors Affecting the Investment Climate and the Role of Investments in Econo...ijtsrd
This article analyzes the factors affecting the investment climate on the example of the Uzbekistan’s economy. The article also discusses the economy of Uzbekistan and the investments attracted to it. Based on the analysis, proposals have been developed to increase the volume of investments in the Uzbekistan’s economy. Avazov Nuriddin Rustam Ugli | Begalova Durdona Baxodirovna "Factors Affecting the Investment Climate and the Role of Investments in Economic Development (In the Case of Uzbekistan)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38559.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/development-economics/38559/factors-affecting-the-investment-climate-and-the-role-of-investments-in-economic-development-in-the-case-of-uzbekistan/avazov-nuriddin-rustam-ugli
This study evaluates the role of capital accumulation on labour productivity growth in Nigeria. Endogenous growth and efficiency wage theories are employed in explaining the determinants of labour productivity. The ordinary least squares method of estimation employed to evaluate the effect of capital accumulation on labour productivity and employment generation in Nigeria over the time frame of 1970-2014. The findings of this study include: education expenditure and capital formation’s impact on labour productivity growth is time dependent; health expenditure positively impacts labour productivity growth; compensation to employee negatively impacts productivity growth in Nigeria.
Agricultural Export, Oil Export and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Multivariate ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract—Sustaining of nation’s economic growth for better footing and outlook is very crucial for the globe of recent, most especially for developing countries like Nigeria. The country as a vivid example of a developing nation is oil based economy, which adopts export promotion policy as the essentialtactic for growth. Yet the nation has not maximized her abundance of resources to aids growth, despite notable economic growth being experienced. In this view, there is an attempt to examine the relationship among agricultural export, oil export and output growth in Nigeria. The causal relationship among the variables was investigated by using times series data for the period between 1981 and 2014. All the macroeconomic variables were found to be stationary. The study revealed that there is significant relationship between economic growth and the agricultural export and oil export. Based on the findings, government of the country is being advised to initiate new and re-defined old policies that will diversify the export base. Likewise, policies that will improveand aid the nation’s domestic production is being encouraged, since long run relationship has been established among the macroeconomic variables.
- In this study, the researcher provides a fresh attempt to investigate the link between the agricultural
export base and economic growth in Nigeria, using annualized data on selected variables that span through
1980 to 2017. The Johansen cointegration method was adopted and the corresponding VEC model specification
was estimated using the OLS technique
This study examined the impact of Bank credits to agricultural and manufacturing sectors on economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1970-2013. Using co-integration and error correction mechanism for the analysis, the study revealed that a long run relationship exists between Bank credits to agricultural and manufacturing sectors and economic growth. Given the error correction mechanism results, the study showed that Bank credits to agricultural sector exhibited an insignificant negative impact on economic growth while Bank credits to manufacturing sector exhibited a negative significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends among others: Bank Credits to the Agricultural and Manufacturing Sectors should be properly monitored to ensure that funds meant for agricultural and manufacturing activities are not diverted for other purposes, Intending recipients of these Bank credits to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should be made to undergo entrepreneurial training and how to pay back as at when due, so as to reduce the risks associated in giving out these Credits to the Agricultural and Manufacturing Sectors entrepreneurs.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Financial MarketsYogeshIJTSRD
Stock Market is one of the most vibrant sectors in the financial system, marking an important contribution to economic development. Stock Market is a place where buyers and sellers of securities can enter into transactions to purchase and sell shares, bonds, debentures etc. In other words Stock Market is a plate form for trading various securities and derivatives. Further, it performs an important role of enabling corporate, entrepreneurs to raise resources for their companies and business ventures through public issues. The main objective of present study is to presented Indian Financial Markets with effect of covid 19 pre and post days of the country. The study would facilitate the reader to know the past, current and future trend or prospects of Indian Stock market. This study would provide guidelines to investors to attain maximise profit with minimize risks so that The impact of the slowing economy was augmented by the pandemic which led to a contraction of around 35 percent in March as all geographical boundaries across the world were closed due to lockdown. Hence, going forward, some individual sectors of the economy can take a big hit and the sentiment in the stock markets across the world is gloomy. This is reflected in the frequent crashes in the share markets in all parts of the world. Financial markets in India are witnessing sharp volatility currently as a result of the fallout in global markets. Nearly businesses across the globe are operating in fear of an impending collapse of global financial markets. This situation, clubbed with sluggish economic growth in the previous year, especially in a developing country like India, is leading to extremely volatile market conditions in India. S. Chandra Sekhar | Sriya Nijagallu | Thondamanati Usha "Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Financial Markets" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43755.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/43755/impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-its-impact-on-financial-markets/s-chandra-sekhar
THE IMPACT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH; THE CASE OF SUB-SAHARA...AkashSharma618775
The main aim of this research is to explore the effect of trade liberalization on economic growth in subSaharan Africa by analyzing certain macro-economic indicators using Ordinary Least Squares approach to
estimate regression equations. Many developing countries have substantially liberalized their trade regime over the
past three decades, either unilaterally or as part of multilateral initiatives. Nevertheless, trade barriers remain
high in many developing countries. One of the concerns that attributes to the reluctance of many of these countries
to liberalize their trade regime is the possible worsening of the trade balance.
This research paper is meant to give a recommendation on which macro-economic indicators sub-Saharan African
countries should pay particular attention to, implementing the necessary policies to ensure its effectiveness thereby
ensuring a step-up in those aspects of the economy in order to promote development. It considers 46 different
countries with different economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa for a 14-year period. Most papers considering
sub-Saharan African region consider a selected few countries based on certain economic reasons of their choice,
and those who consider most countries in the region have different macroeconomic indicators they employ for their
modeling. This paper considers if not all, almost all sub-Saharan African countries regardless of their economic
status.
Monetary Policy Shocks and Agricultural Output Growth in Nigeriaiosrjce
This paper investigated the transmission channel of monetary policy shocks to agricultural output
growth over the period 1970 – 2012. Data were drawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin,
2013. The study estimated a VAR model and showed that producers are able to effectively transfer increases in
cost of production to the final consumer through increased prices; and that though monetary policy shocks,
interest rate and consumer prices have dominant impacts on agricultural output growth in Nigeria, but that
monetary policy shocks transmitted through the interest rate channel are more effective. It was therefore
recommended that monetary policy efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector should focus more on the use of
differential interest rates amongst other policy tools.
Effect of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Nigeriaijtsrd
"The chequered history of the Nigeria monetary policy has created a visible asymmetry in the two known monetary regimes before and after SAP in the country. Years after the Structural Adjustment Programme SAP , the Nigeria economy grew to become the strongest economy in Africa and suddenly plunging into recession, a situation that have adversely affected the growth and development of the economy by ways of rising unemployment rate, soaring poverty and swollen external debt, thus suggesting that the failure of the monetary policy in curbing price instability has caused growth instability as Nigeria's record of growth and development has become very poor. This study therefore examines the effect of monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria using secondary data covering the period of 1980 2017 that were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of money supply, credit in the economy, interest rate on credit, infrastructure, inflationary rate, external debts, price index on growth in Nigeria. The results show that money supply, interest rate on credit, infrastructure and external debt were statistically significant in explaining its impacts on economic growth while other variables used in the study were all found to be statistically insignificant in explaining the growth rate of the Nigerian economy. The study recommends among others that for effective operation of the monetary policy measures in the Nigerian economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria should be granted full autonomy on its monetary policy functions. Partial autonomy should be replaced with full autonomy for the central banks in the developing economies at large which is invariably subjected to government interference and its politics. Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Cecilia | Okoye, P. V. C | Molokwu, Ifeoma Mirian ""Effect of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Nigeria"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22984.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/economics/22984/effect-of-monetary-policy-on-economic-growth-in-nigeria/onwuteaka-ifeoma-cecilia"
Effect of Government Policies on Price Stability in Nigeriaijtsrd
This study examined the effect of monetary and fiscal policies on price stability in Nigeria using a data rich framework spanning from 1986 2020. The main problem with the macro economic policies that prompted this study was the fact that despite the series of the CBN Monetary Policy Committee decisions and government tax and expenditure implementation there is apparently no useful effect on inflation price . The study employed Auto regression Distributed Lag ARDL Bound Test for Co integration of data analysis depending upon the time series properties of the data that confer mixed order of integration in addition to the conduct of the unit root test and Error Correction Model ECM estimation. The ADF test revealed that LNCPI, EXR, GSDMD, GEXP, GTX and M2 were stationary at 1 1 while RIR, MPR and BOP at 1 0 . Pesaran, Shin and Smith 2001 established that the ARDL bounds technique allows a mixture of 1 1 and 1 0 variables as regressors. Hence, we proceed to perform the ARDL bounds test for integration. The results of the ARDL bounds revealed that the null hypotheses were all rejected implying that a long run effect exists among monetary and fiscal policies variables and CPI in a multivariate framework. ECM coefficient of 0.2942 conforms with expectation. Durbin Watson statistic 0f 1 9925 revealed that the model seems not to have any case of autocorrelation. The result of our analysis shows that fiscal policy rather than monetary policy exerts a more potent effect on price stability in Nigeria. The study recommends that both monetary and fiscal policies should be complementary in order to be effective in taming inflation in Nigeria. Onehi, Damian Haruna | Ibenta, Steve Nkem | Adigwe, Patrick, K. | Emejulu, Ikenna Justin "Effect of Government Policies on Price Stability in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52766.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/52766/effect-of-government-policies-on-price-stability-in-nigeria/onehi-damian-haruna
Determinants of Business Performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Sectorijtsrd
This study examines the determinants of business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. The study was necessitated by the perceived declining performance of the Nigeria manufacturing sector. Secondary data covering the period 1980 2018 were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of macroeconomic variable Financial intermediation, Infrastructure, Market size, Exchange rate, Interest rate and Inflation rate on the business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. From the result of the OLS, it was observed that financial intermediation, infrastructure and market size have a positive impact on manufacturing sector while exchange rate, interest rate and inflation rate have a negative impact on manufacturing sector in Nigeria. From the regression analysis, the results also show that all the variables conform to the a priori expectation of the study. With the exception of infrastructure and inflation rate, all other variables are statically significant which indicates that financial intermediation, market size, exchange rate, interest rate are good determinants of business performance in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. The study recommends that the energy sector needs to be overhauled especially the EEDC to supply just the sufficient energy to drive the economy. Painstaking and well coordinated macro economic policies with special references to the price level and exchange rate regime need to be put in place to ameliorate the business sector among others. Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace Ph.D | Dibua, Emmanuel Chijioke PhD | Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica ""Determinants of Business Performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23141.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/operations-management/23141/determinants-of-business-performance-in-the-nigerian-manufacturing-sector/nwakoby-nkiru-peace-phd
Macroeconomics which is a branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behaviour, and decision-making of an economy as a whole, rather than individual markets, is considered to be tough subject for students who are preparing for competitive exams. This is the 1st Volume of DID YOU KNOW: Indian Macroeconomics Made Easy which will uncover some interesting and not so known facts about Indian Macroeconomics which took Indian economy to what it is today. This edition specifically unveils the facts from 1999-2013.
This study examined the effects of exchange rate fluctuation on the Industrial Output Growth in Nigeria using time series data sparring from the period 1986 to 2015. Johansen’s Co-Integration model was employed to explore the long-run relationship among the variables used, while the Vector Error Correction model (VECM) was used to evaluate the short and long-run dynamic among the variables and the Granger Causality used to measure contemporaneous relationship among the endogenous variables. The dynamic correlation of the variables was captured by the analyses of impulse response and variance decomposition. The results of the analysis indicate a unidirectional causality from Exchange rate to Industrial output. The response of industrial output to the shock from exchange rate was positive and significant; more specifically in the initial years, while response to shock from other variables was little in magnitude and not as significant as exchange rate. From the Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (FEVD), the study revealed that although the main source of variance in output are own shocks, innovation in the exchange rate accounted for a higher proportion in the variation of industrial output than that of other associated variables (Inflation, Interest rate and Net Export). The study concluded that exchange rate has potentials of causing significant changes in industrial output in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the study recommended the need for more macroeconomic policy attention to the proper management of the exchange rate, and the need to strengthen the link between agriculture and the industrial sector to reduce the reliance of the sector on import of inputs to a reasonable level.
This study examined the effect interest rate on economic growth in Nigeria. Augmented Dickey – Fuller (ADF), Bound Test and Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) were employed to examine the effect of impact of interest rate on economic growth in Nigeria. The unit root test showed gross domestic product was 1(0) while interest rate, investment and gross capital formation were 1(1). The result of the Bound Test indicated long run relationship among the macroeconomic variables employed in the study. The result of the ARDL indicated that interest rate had negative effect on economic growth both in short run and long run. However, in the long run investment and gross capital formation were established to have positive effect on economic growth with gross capital formation being insignificant. It was concluded that interest rate has a macroeconomic tool is not effective in stimulating economic growth in Nigeria. It was recommended that the level of interest rate should be adequately controlled for the purpose of stimulating economic growth without inflationary pressure. Finally, robust macroeconomic policies aimed at ensuring economic stability should be formulated in order to increase capital formation and attract investment in order to promote economic growth.
Factors Affecting the Investment Climate and the Role of Investments in Econo...ijtsrd
This article analyzes the factors affecting the investment climate on the example of the Uzbekistan’s economy. The article also discusses the economy of Uzbekistan and the investments attracted to it. Based on the analysis, proposals have been developed to increase the volume of investments in the Uzbekistan’s economy. Avazov Nuriddin Rustam Ugli | Begalova Durdona Baxodirovna "Factors Affecting the Investment Climate and the Role of Investments in Economic Development (In the Case of Uzbekistan)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38559.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/development-economics/38559/factors-affecting-the-investment-climate-and-the-role-of-investments-in-economic-development-in-the-case-of-uzbekistan/avazov-nuriddin-rustam-ugli
This study evaluates the role of capital accumulation on labour productivity growth in Nigeria. Endogenous growth and efficiency wage theories are employed in explaining the determinants of labour productivity. The ordinary least squares method of estimation employed to evaluate the effect of capital accumulation on labour productivity and employment generation in Nigeria over the time frame of 1970-2014. The findings of this study include: education expenditure and capital formation’s impact on labour productivity growth is time dependent; health expenditure positively impacts labour productivity growth; compensation to employee negatively impacts productivity growth in Nigeria.
Agricultural Export, Oil Export and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Multivariate ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract—Sustaining of nation’s economic growth for better footing and outlook is very crucial for the globe of recent, most especially for developing countries like Nigeria. The country as a vivid example of a developing nation is oil based economy, which adopts export promotion policy as the essentialtactic for growth. Yet the nation has not maximized her abundance of resources to aids growth, despite notable economic growth being experienced. In this view, there is an attempt to examine the relationship among agricultural export, oil export and output growth in Nigeria. The causal relationship among the variables was investigated by using times series data for the period between 1981 and 2014. All the macroeconomic variables were found to be stationary. The study revealed that there is significant relationship between economic growth and the agricultural export and oil export. Based on the findings, government of the country is being advised to initiate new and re-defined old policies that will diversify the export base. Likewise, policies that will improveand aid the nation’s domestic production is being encouraged, since long run relationship has been established among the macroeconomic variables.
- In this study, the researcher provides a fresh attempt to investigate the link between the agricultural
export base and economic growth in Nigeria, using annualized data on selected variables that span through
1980 to 2017. The Johansen cointegration method was adopted and the corresponding VEC model specification
was estimated using the OLS technique
This study examined the impact of Bank credits to agricultural and manufacturing sectors on economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1970-2013. Using co-integration and error correction mechanism for the analysis, the study revealed that a long run relationship exists between Bank credits to agricultural and manufacturing sectors and economic growth. Given the error correction mechanism results, the study showed that Bank credits to agricultural sector exhibited an insignificant negative impact on economic growth while Bank credits to manufacturing sector exhibited a negative significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends among others: Bank Credits to the Agricultural and Manufacturing Sectors should be properly monitored to ensure that funds meant for agricultural and manufacturing activities are not diverted for other purposes, Intending recipients of these Bank credits to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should be made to undergo entrepreneurial training and how to pay back as at when due, so as to reduce the risks associated in giving out these Credits to the Agricultural and Manufacturing Sectors entrepreneurs.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Financial MarketsYogeshIJTSRD
Stock Market is one of the most vibrant sectors in the financial system, marking an important contribution to economic development. Stock Market is a place where buyers and sellers of securities can enter into transactions to purchase and sell shares, bonds, debentures etc. In other words Stock Market is a plate form for trading various securities and derivatives. Further, it performs an important role of enabling corporate, entrepreneurs to raise resources for their companies and business ventures through public issues. The main objective of present study is to presented Indian Financial Markets with effect of covid 19 pre and post days of the country. The study would facilitate the reader to know the past, current and future trend or prospects of Indian Stock market. This study would provide guidelines to investors to attain maximise profit with minimize risks so that The impact of the slowing economy was augmented by the pandemic which led to a contraction of around 35 percent in March as all geographical boundaries across the world were closed due to lockdown. Hence, going forward, some individual sectors of the economy can take a big hit and the sentiment in the stock markets across the world is gloomy. This is reflected in the frequent crashes in the share markets in all parts of the world. Financial markets in India are witnessing sharp volatility currently as a result of the fallout in global markets. Nearly businesses across the globe are operating in fear of an impending collapse of global financial markets. This situation, clubbed with sluggish economic growth in the previous year, especially in a developing country like India, is leading to extremely volatile market conditions in India. S. Chandra Sekhar | Sriya Nijagallu | Thondamanati Usha "Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Financial Markets" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43755.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/43755/impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-its-impact-on-financial-markets/s-chandra-sekhar
THE IMPACT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH; THE CASE OF SUB-SAHARA...AkashSharma618775
The main aim of this research is to explore the effect of trade liberalization on economic growth in subSaharan Africa by analyzing certain macro-economic indicators using Ordinary Least Squares approach to
estimate regression equations. Many developing countries have substantially liberalized their trade regime over the
past three decades, either unilaterally or as part of multilateral initiatives. Nevertheless, trade barriers remain
high in many developing countries. One of the concerns that attributes to the reluctance of many of these countries
to liberalize their trade regime is the possible worsening of the trade balance.
This research paper is meant to give a recommendation on which macro-economic indicators sub-Saharan African
countries should pay particular attention to, implementing the necessary policies to ensure its effectiveness thereby
ensuring a step-up in those aspects of the economy in order to promote development. It considers 46 different
countries with different economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa for a 14-year period. Most papers considering
sub-Saharan African region consider a selected few countries based on certain economic reasons of their choice,
and those who consider most countries in the region have different macroeconomic indicators they employ for their
modeling. This paper considers if not all, almost all sub-Saharan African countries regardless of their economic
status.
Monetary Policy Shocks and Agricultural Output Growth in Nigeriaiosrjce
This paper investigated the transmission channel of monetary policy shocks to agricultural output
growth over the period 1970 – 2012. Data were drawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin,
2013. The study estimated a VAR model and showed that producers are able to effectively transfer increases in
cost of production to the final consumer through increased prices; and that though monetary policy shocks,
interest rate and consumer prices have dominant impacts on agricultural output growth in Nigeria, but that
monetary policy shocks transmitted through the interest rate channel are more effective. It was therefore
recommended that monetary policy efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector should focus more on the use of
differential interest rates amongst other policy tools.
Effect of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Nigeriaijtsrd
"The chequered history of the Nigeria monetary policy has created a visible asymmetry in the two known monetary regimes before and after SAP in the country. Years after the Structural Adjustment Programme SAP , the Nigeria economy grew to become the strongest economy in Africa and suddenly plunging into recession, a situation that have adversely affected the growth and development of the economy by ways of rising unemployment rate, soaring poverty and swollen external debt, thus suggesting that the failure of the monetary policy in curbing price instability has caused growth instability as Nigeria's record of growth and development has become very poor. This study therefore examines the effect of monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria using secondary data covering the period of 1980 2017 that were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of money supply, credit in the economy, interest rate on credit, infrastructure, inflationary rate, external debts, price index on growth in Nigeria. The results show that money supply, interest rate on credit, infrastructure and external debt were statistically significant in explaining its impacts on economic growth while other variables used in the study were all found to be statistically insignificant in explaining the growth rate of the Nigerian economy. The study recommends among others that for effective operation of the monetary policy measures in the Nigerian economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria should be granted full autonomy on its monetary policy functions. Partial autonomy should be replaced with full autonomy for the central banks in the developing economies at large which is invariably subjected to government interference and its politics. Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Cecilia | Okoye, P. V. C | Molokwu, Ifeoma Mirian ""Effect of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Nigeria"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22984.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/economics/22984/effect-of-monetary-policy-on-economic-growth-in-nigeria/onwuteaka-ifeoma-cecilia"
Effect of Government Policies on Price Stability in Nigeriaijtsrd
This study examined the effect of monetary and fiscal policies on price stability in Nigeria using a data rich framework spanning from 1986 2020. The main problem with the macro economic policies that prompted this study was the fact that despite the series of the CBN Monetary Policy Committee decisions and government tax and expenditure implementation there is apparently no useful effect on inflation price . The study employed Auto regression Distributed Lag ARDL Bound Test for Co integration of data analysis depending upon the time series properties of the data that confer mixed order of integration in addition to the conduct of the unit root test and Error Correction Model ECM estimation. The ADF test revealed that LNCPI, EXR, GSDMD, GEXP, GTX and M2 were stationary at 1 1 while RIR, MPR and BOP at 1 0 . Pesaran, Shin and Smith 2001 established that the ARDL bounds technique allows a mixture of 1 1 and 1 0 variables as regressors. Hence, we proceed to perform the ARDL bounds test for integration. The results of the ARDL bounds revealed that the null hypotheses were all rejected implying that a long run effect exists among monetary and fiscal policies variables and CPI in a multivariate framework. ECM coefficient of 0.2942 conforms with expectation. Durbin Watson statistic 0f 1 9925 revealed that the model seems not to have any case of autocorrelation. The result of our analysis shows that fiscal policy rather than monetary policy exerts a more potent effect on price stability in Nigeria. The study recommends that both monetary and fiscal policies should be complementary in order to be effective in taming inflation in Nigeria. Onehi, Damian Haruna | Ibenta, Steve Nkem | Adigwe, Patrick, K. | Emejulu, Ikenna Justin "Effect of Government Policies on Price Stability in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52766.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/52766/effect-of-government-policies-on-price-stability-in-nigeria/onehi-damian-haruna
EFFECTIVE MONETARY POLICY AS A RECIPE FOR MACROECONOMIC STABILITY IN NIGERIApaperpublications3
Abstract: The basic objective of this paper was to investigate effective monetary policy as a recipe for macroeconomic stability in Nigeria, using annual time series data from 1981 to 2014. The paper employs OLS methodology with all the BLUE assumption. The results show that considering the magnitude, 1% increase in RGDP (proxy for economic growth) is brought about by 0.86% increase in narrow money supply (M1), 0.63% increase in broad money supply (M2), 258% decrease in inflation rate (INFLARATE), 1276.3% increase in lending rate (LEDRATE), and 143.9% increase in gross fixed capital formation. This implies that an increase in lending rate and other related variables will lead to a significant increase in real GDP, proxy for economic growth in Nigeria. The estimated value of R2 (goodness of fit) of 0.67 or 67% shows that 67% systematic variation in Real GDP is caused by variation in narrow money supply, broad money supply, inflation rate, lending rate, and gross fixed capital formation. This indicates that indeed, monetary policy has an effect on macroeconomic stability in Nigeria. The study seems to suggest that concerted efforts should be made by the government to focus on increment in narrow and broad money supplies which will aid in the financing of the country’s monetary growth, balancing the price increase, stimulating increased spending, and further enhancing the country’s macroeconomic variables.
Exchange Rate Deregulation and Nigeria’s Industrial Output (1970-2015)AJHSSR Journal
The study examined the effect of exchange rate deregulation on the industrial output of Nigeria
over the period 1970 – 2015. Data for the study comprising Nigeria‟s Industrial Sector‟s Output, Exchange Rate,
Capacity Utilization and Inflation Rate were sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin
2015 edition. The data were analyzed using Error Correction Model and Ordinary Least Squares technique. The
result of the analysis revealed that exchange rate deregulation impacted positively and significantly on Industrial
output over the long run period. The dummy variable, which was introduced in the data to segment pre-SAP and
post-SAP periods also showed that exchange rate deregulation was beneficial to the industrial sector. In
conclusion, the study recommended that exchange rate should continue to be deregulated and closely monitored
to discourage rent-seekers and price arbitrage. Also, the government should support export-led growth,
particularly in provision of incentives and soft loans to aid in the export of locally produced industrial outputs.
In addition, government should create a favorable and enabling environment for production such as constant
supply of electricity and good road networks.
The Nigerian Government both previous and present has introduced several policies and programmes to reduce or proffer remedial measures to militate against the negative impact of high inflationary levels on the Nigerian economy. All these measures have not led to a productive result as the inflation rate has continued to sour higher over the years. This paper aimed at examining the economic influence of the determinant factors that influence inflationary trends that are multi-dimensional and dynamic which continue to defy solutions. The data used for this work was sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics and Central Bank of Nigeria, from 1983 to 2020. The ordinary least square approach was used to analyze the data and the result shows that consumer’s price index, interest rate and total export has a positive effect on Nigeria inflation, but only the Consumer’s Price Index (CPI) have a statistically significant effect on the Nigeria inflation at 99% confidence interval. Result also shows that the exchange rate, foreign reserve, money supply, real GDP, real income and total imports has a negative effect though not statistically significant on the Nigeria inflation rate. The result of the granger causality test shows exchange rate and total imports to granger cause Nigeria inflation. It is recommended that Government should improve locally manufacture products to meet international demands to reduce total imports.
Analyzing the Effect of Government Expenditure on Inflation Rate in Nigeria 1...ijtsrd
Nigeria is a developing economy with active participation of the federal government in various economic sectors not only to promote economic growth and development but also to instill fiscal and economic discipline in the economy. Government participation in the economy means greater funding of economic activities and this is expected to impact on economic indicators. This study analyses the effect of government expenditure on inflation rate in Nigeria within a period of 39 years spanning 1981 2019 . The study specifically seek to ascertain, determine, explore and assess the extent to which government expenditures on key sectors of agriculture, education, health and telecommunications respectively affect inflation rate in Nigeria. In line with the specific objectives of this study, four research questions are raised and four hypotheses duly formulated. Data used for this study were collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Statistical Bulletin. Government Expenditure on Agriculture GOA , Government Expenditure on Education GOE , Government Expenditure on Health GOH and Government Expenditure on Telecommunication GOT are the independent variables while inflation rate INF is the dependent variable. Descriptive statistics, diagnostic test employing the Augmented Dickey Fuller and a multivariate regression based on Johanson Cointegration and Error Correction Model ECM are used to analyze the data. Our findings indicate that government expenditures on education and agriculture have positive but insignificant effect on inflation rate and on the other hand, government expenditure on health and government expenditure on telecommunications have positive and significant effect on inflation rate. Based on our findings, the study recommends that government should increase its allocation to the health and education sectors to trigger increased skills and healthcare of economic operators for enhanced human capital development and economic productivity. Government should also provide adequate infrastructures to facilitate economic growth and reduce high inflation rate. Mbanefo, Patrick Amaechi | Atueyi, Chidi Leonard "Analyzing the Effect of Government Expenditure on Inflation Rate in Nigeria (1981-2019)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-2 , February 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49237.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/management-development/49237/analyzing-the-effect-of-government-expenditure-on-inflation-rate-in-nigeria-19812019/mbanefo-patrick-amaechi
Currency fluctuations and inflation are the natural norm for most major economies. Numerous factors influence economic growth, including a country’s exchange rate system performance, the outlook for inflation, and interest rate differentials. These are the most significant factors that hinder the economic growth of every nation. As a result, this analysis investigates the impact of exchange rate and inflation on Nigeria’s growth performance from 1986 to 2021. Impulse response and variance decomposition were estimated. The real gross domestic product (RGDP) was used as a proxy for growth performance, while the inflation rate (IFNR), real exchange rate (REXR), and interest rate (INTR) were also used as proxies. The results of impulse response and variance decomposition estimates in the short-run (third quarter) and long-run (tenth quarter) show that real exchange rate D(REXR), INTR, and IFNR all have a positive impact on RGDP variation, with values of 13.38%, 31.88%, and 22.40%, respectively, in the third quarter. In the long run (the 10th quarter), REXR contributed approximately 28.76% of the variation in RGDP. The interest rate contributed 24.14%, while the IFNR has contributed about 28.27% of the variation in RGDP in the long run. Therefore, summing the contributions of REXR, INTR, and INFR to RGDP, these variables contributed about 81.17% of the variation in RGDP in the long run. Hence, the research concluded that REXR, INTR, and IFNR have a positive effect on growth performance as proxied by RGDP in Nigeria within the period of the research. The research recommended that the government should provide a policy that will reduce the excess growth of aggregate demand (AD) in the economy, which will reduce inflationary pressure, in order to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of 2030 in Nigeria, which include restoring economic growth and macroeconomic stability through macroeconomic variables such as the exchange rate, inflation, and other significant variables.
External Reserves and Economic Growth in Nigeriaijtsrd
The study examined the effect of external reserves on economic growth in Nigeria. The study disaggregated external reserve variables into external reserve stock, capital account balance, current account balance and cost of holding reserves. Economic growth was captured as the Gross Domestic Product growth rate. The data were generated from the CBN Statistical Bulletin and World Bank Group World Development Indicators, for a period of 35 years spanning 1987 to 2021. The regression model for the study was analysed using the Autoregressive Distributive Lag, which was found as most suitable using the Augmented Dicker Fuller Unit root tests. The results showed that there is no significant long run relationship between external reserves and economic growth in Nigeria and that the model explained about 71 of the short run factors that impact economic growth within the deregulated Nigeria economy. It was also discovered that economic growth has an endogenous effect on the model of external reserve strategies for economic growth. The regression results for the specific objectives and hypotheses testing revealed that 1 external reserve stock has a significant oscillatory short run effects on economic growth in Nigeria which was positive at lag 2 period and then negative in subsequent lag 3 year 2 capital account balance has a positive but no significant short run effect on economic growth in Nigeria 3 Current account balance has significant and short run positive effect on economic growth in the initial period but no effect in subsequent years and 4 Cost of reserve has significant and positive short run effect on economic growth in Nigeria. The study concluded that external reserves have not been an effective driver of Nigerian economic growth within the deregulated economy era. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended among others that government should increase her external reserve stock to enhance the growth of Nigerian economy, by increasing the export through diversification and exploration of new markets for Nigerian export products. Maryrose Chinyere Oforah | Prof. C. E. Umeora "External Reserves and Economic Growth in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd55135.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/management/public-sector-management/55135/external-reserves-and-economic-growth-in-nigeria/maryrose-chinyere-oforah
Macroeconomic Variables and Financial Sector Output in Nigeriaijtsrd
The study investigated the effect of selected macroeconomic variables on the financial sector of Nigeria from 1986 to 2018. The study employed monetary target variables, namely money supply, interest rate, inflation rate, exchange rate and credit to private sector as proxies for macroeconomic variables while the outputs from financial sector on as dependent variable. The data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, were tested subjected to Augmented Dickey Fuller ADF test of stationarity, descriptive statistics, and Autoregressive Distributive Lag ARDL . The results revealed that macroeconomic variables has 99 significant short run effect but no significant long run effects on financial sector output in Nigeria. Specific findings revealed that money Supply M2 and Exchange Rate EXR have significant positive relationships with growth of the financial sector at current and third lags, respectively but inflation rate has a significant negative effect on financial sector output in the current period, while Interest rate INT and Credit to Private Sector had no significant effect on financial sector output within the short run periods in Nigeria. It thus recommended that the government employ inflation stabilisation policies and encourage export, and close borders to import on financial services into Nigeria. Dr. Loretta Anayoozuah | Prof. Steve N. Ibenta | Dr. Ikenna Egungwu "Macroeconomic Variables and Financial Sector Output in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd37966.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/37966/macroeconomic-variables-and-financial-sector-output-in-nigeria/dr-loretta-anayoozuah
Effectiveness of Aggregate Determinants of Deficit Financing on Capital Forma...YogeshIJTSRD
In Nigeria, despite the huge expansion of public expenditure based on the budget deficit status over the years, the expected level of economic growth as a result capital formation has not been achieved and it is against this backdrop, that this study investigated the effectiveness of aggregate deficit financing on capital formation in Nigeria for the period 1981 2019 with the help of the ARDL model of estimation. Based on the issues covered in the literature review, empirical investigations were carried out on the effect of deficit financing on capital formation in Nigeria. Results showed that External Debt Stock LNEXDBT had a positive relationship with GCF GDP in the current year, 1st and 2nd lags but statistically insignificant in the long run, Domestic Debt Stock LNDMDBT had a negative relationship with GCF GDP in the current year, 1st and 2ndyear lags and long run, Aggregate Gross Savings LNADBTS had a positive significant relationship with GCF GDP in the current year and in the long run, Aggregate Debt Service LNADBTS had a positive relationship with GCF GDP in the current year and in the long run while Total external reserves had a negative relationship with GCF GDP in the current year and in the long run. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the Government should demonstrate a high sense of transparency in its monetary and fiscal operations to curb high prevalence of external and domestic borrowing, improved gross savings to reduce the incidence of inflation which will translate to economic prosperity. Justin. C. Alugbuo | Emeka Eze "Effectiveness of Aggregate Determinants of Deficit Financing on Capital Formation in Nigeria: An Approach Based on the ARDL Model" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd39820.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/market-economy/39820/effectiveness-of-aggregate-determinants-of-deficit-financing-on-capital-formation-in-nigeria-an-approach-based-on-the-ardl-model/justin-c-alugbuo
Cosmetics are defined as “items with mild action on the human body for the purpose of cleaning, beautifying, adding to the attractiveness, altering the appearance, or keeping or promoting the skin or hair in good condition- while functional cosmetics, even if falling under the cosmetic definition, are designated as “items fulfilling specific actions like skin whitening, minimizing the appearance of lines in the face and body, protecting from the sun and sun tanning-. Ahiya Noor | Dr. Gaurav Kumar Sharma | Dr. Kaushal Kishore Chandrul "Cosmetic Science: An Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45135.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/45135/cosmetic-science-an-overview/ahiya-noor
Standardization and Formulations of Calotropis ProceraYogeshIJTSRD
Plants growing in arid regions have elicited increased attention, because the hostile environment, in which these plants survive, forces them to develop chemical protective systems through adaptation which is rarely found in vegetation of other ecosystems. Furthermore, many of the plants grow in areas, where the dependence on traditional, plant based medicines over industrially produced pharmaceuticals persists to this day. The two plants, Calotopris Procera giant milkweed, also named C. Persica and Calotropis gigantea crown ower , have been used widely in traditional medicine in North Africa, the Middle East, and South and South East Asia. This has led to extensive research on the chemical constituents of the plants. Both plants are known to be sources of cardenolides, and newer research has yielded a number of interesting cancer active constituents. In addition, extracts of both plants have remarkable nematocidal, molluscidal and insecticidal activities. In many regions, the wood of Calotropis plants has been used as a building material and as a source of fuel. In addition, certain parts of the plants have been used as feed for livestock. In other regions, Calotropis plants are seen as invasive species that threaten local plant life and that due to their toxicity also pose a threat to grazing eld animals. Jaffar Khan | Pankaj Chasta | Dr. Gaurav Kumar Sharma | Dr. Kaushal Kishore Chandrul "Standardization and Formulations of Calotropis Procera" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45145.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/45145/standardization-and-formulations-of-calotropis-procera/jaffar-khan
Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of ParalysisYogeshIJTSRD
Paralysis is a complete loss of motor power in any muscle group. When paralysis affects all four extremities, it is called quadriplegia when it affects only the lower extremities, paraplegia and when it affects the extremities on one side of the body, hemiplegic. For this reason, the term paralysis is generally reserved for more focal, less stereotyped weakness, for instance, affecting all the muscles innervated by a peripheral nerve. Many different anatomical lesions and etiologies can cause paralysis and determine its treatment. Bikash Debsingha | Dr. Gourav Kr. Sharma | Dr. Kausal Kishore Chandrul "Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Paralysis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45108.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/pharmacology-/45108/review-of-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-paralysis/bikash-debsingha
Comparative Analysis of Forced Draft Cooling Tower Using Two Design Methods A...YogeshIJTSRD
Cooling towers make use of evaporation whereby some of the water is evaporated into a moving air stream and subsequently discharged into the atmosphere which results in cooling of the remainder water. The current research reviews various studies conducted on cooling tower using experimental and numerical techniques. Different design configuration and operating conditions on cooling towers are evaluated by various researchers. Significant findings from researches have shown new and improved design of cooling tower with much better performance as compared to conventional design. Neetish Kumar Sao | Dr. Surendra K. Dwivedi "Comparative Analysis of Forced Draft Cooling Tower Using Two Design Methods: A Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45100.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/45100/comparative-analysis-of-forced-draft-cooling-tower-using-two-design-methods-a-review/neetish-kumar-sao
Criminology Educators Triumphs and StrugglesYogeshIJTSRD
This research study is geared on determining the triumphs and struggles of criminology educators. Included on the aim is to know their experiences and story being considered as teacher by accident. A qualitative research design was applied in this study. Researchers conducted a personal interview with the respondents with the aid of a guide questions which all points to main issue of this study. The findings of the study revealed that out of seven respondents, four are on the age bracket of 21 to 25 years old, two respondents are on the age bracket of 26 to 30 years old and a single respondent is on the age bracket of 36 to 40 years. Most of the respondents find enthusiasm in teaching and are aware that there is a need for them to proceed in post graduate studies for them to have a considerable salary. As to financial stability, only 1out of 7 considers herself as financially stable. The rest are saying that as of the moment, they are not yet financially stable basing on the rate of their salary. Qualification matters a lot in the field of academe because this was being shared by one of the respondents who considers herself as financially stable. Also, all of the respondents do not consider teaching as their first career of choice but most of them does not have any plan of shifting to another career. Girlie N. Cañete | Harry Santiago P. Achas | Pamela N. Cañete "Criminology Educators: Triumphs and Struggles" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45082.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/45082/criminology-educators-triumphs-and-struggles/girlie-n-cañete
A Review Herbal Drugs Used in Skin DisorderYogeshIJTSRD
The human bodys skin is an organ that allows it to interact with the environment while also shielding it from harmful external influences. People of all ages suffer from skin diseases all over the world. Its vital to keep your skin in good form for a healthy physique. Plants have been employed in some form or another since the beginning of time. This research has highlighted some prevalent skin disease issues, as well as the herbals utilized in disease therapy and the various formulations accessible in the pharmaceutical industry. Some medicinal plants have been shown to be quite effective in removing or reducing skin infection disorders. Chandramita Borah | Dr. Gaurav Kumar Sharma | Dr. Kaushal Kishore Chandrul "A Review: Herbal Drugs Used in Skin Disorder" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45118.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/45118/a-review-herbal-drugs-used-in-skin-disorder/chandramita-borah
Automatic Query Expansion Using Word Embedding Based on Fuzzy Graph Connectiv...YogeshIJTSRD
The aim of information retrieval systems is to retrieve relevant information according to the query provided. The queries are often vague and uncertain. Thus, to improve the system, we propose an Automatic Query Expansion technique, to expand the query by adding new terms to the user s initial query so as to minimize query mismatch and thereby improving retrieval performance. Most of the existing techniques for expanding queries do not take into account the degree of semantic relationship among words. In this paper, the query is expanded by exploring terms which are semantically similar to the initial query terms as well as considering the degree of relationship, that is, “fuzzy membership- between them. The terms which seemed most relevant are used in expanded query and improve the information retrieval process. The experiments conducted on the queries set show that the proposed Automatic query expansion approach gave a higher precision, recall, and F measure then non fuzzy edge weights. Tarun Goyal | Ms. Shalini Bhadola | Ms. Kirti Bhatia "Automatic Query Expansion Using Word Embedding Based on Fuzzy Graph Connectivity Measures" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45074.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/artificial-intelligence/45074/automatic-query-expansion-using-word-embedding-based-on-fuzzy-graph-connectivity-measures/tarun-goyal
A New Proposal for Smartphone Based Drowsiness Detection and Warning System f...YogeshIJTSRD
This paper proposes a Smartphone based system for the detection of drowsiness in automotive drivers. The proposed system uses three stage drowsiness detection technique. The first stage uses the percentage of eyelid closure PERCLOS which is obtained by capturing images with the front camera of the Smartphone with a modified eye state classification method. The system uses near infrared lighting for illuminating the face of the driver during night driving. The second step uses the voiced to the unvoiced ratio VUR obtained from the speech data from the microphone, in the event PERCLOS crosses the threshold. The VUR is also compared with a threshold and if it is a value greater than that of the threshold, it moves on to the next verification stage. In the final verification stage, touch response is required within the stipulated time to declare whether the driver is drowsy or not and subsequently sound an alarm. To awake the driver, a vibrating mechanism is done and also the live GPS location is also sent to an emergency contact. We have studied eight other reference papers for the literature review. The system has three advantages over existing drowsiness detection systems. First, the three stage verification process makes the system more reliable. The second advantage is its implementation on an Android smart phone, which is readily available to most drivers or cab owners as compared to other general purpose embedded platforms. The third advantage is the use of SMS service to inform the control room as well as the passenger regarding the loss of attention of the driver. Abishek K Biju | Godwin Jolly | Asif Mohammed C A | Dr. Paul P Mathai | Derek Joseph "A New Proposal for Smartphone-Based Drowsiness Detection and Warning System for Automotive Drivers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45083.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/computer-engineering/45083/a-new-proposal-for-smartphonebased-drowsiness-detection-and-warning-system-for-automotive-drivers/abishek-k-biju
Data Security by AES Advanced Encryption StandardYogeshIJTSRD
Now a days with the rapid development of multimedia technologies, research on safety and security are becoming more important. Multimedia data are generated and transmitted through the communication channels and the wireless media. The efficiencies of encryption based on different existing algorithms are not up to the satisfactory limit. Hence researchers are trying to modify the existing algorithm or even develop new algorithms that help to increase security with a little encryption time. Here in this paper, we have furnished a new technology to modify the AES algorithm which gives more security with a little encryption time and which can be used to encrypt using 128 bit key. Theoretical analysis on the proposed algorithm with the existing reveals the novelty of our work. Here we have proposed a technique to randomize the key and hidden the key data into an encrypted digital image using the basics concept of cryptography and also using the concept of digital watermarking, the concept of key hide has also been encrypted. We have also proposed a new technique to reposition the pixels to break the correlation between them. So, the proposed scheme offers a more secure and cost effective mechanism for encryption. Next on the AES criteria list good performance. Widespread market adoption will require reasonably good performance on a variety of platforms, ranging from easy tocrack smart cards to the largest servers. Good algorithm performance includes speed for the encryption and decryption process as well as the key schedule. Prateek Goyal | Ms. Shalini Bhadola | Ms. Kirti Bhatia "Data Security by AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45073.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/45073/data-security-by-aes-advanced-encryption-standard/prateek-goyal
Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Screening of Phyllantus NiruriYogeshIJTSRD
Theorigin of Phyllanthus niruri is tropical America from there it spread as a weed to other tropic and sub tropics. It is a tropical annual herb shrub which grows as weed in moist humid waste land. Phyllanthus niruri is among more than 500 Phyllanthus species that are widely spread in temperate and tropical climates region Lizuka et al., 2007. It grows 30 40 cm in height, has small leaves and yellow flowers the stem has green capsule, and blooms with flowers with 5 white sepals and apical acute anther.38g of Mueller Hinton Agar was dissolved in 1000ml distilled water in a conical flask, the mouth of the conical flask was plugged with cotton woo wrapped in aluminium foil. This was sterilized in an autoclave at 121oC for 15mns. The media was removed and allowed to cool to 45oC, later poured into a sterilized plastic petri plates which were appropriately labeled. The present study revealed the antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of phyllanthus niruri. The antimicrobial activity of phyllanthus niruri shows great significant against pathogens which are responsible for common infections of skin, respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal tracts. The phytochemical screening of oxalate, terpenoids, tannins, phenols, quinones, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and steroids were all found to be active within the plant. This bioactive phytochemicals present in P. niruri can be useful for further researches on the plant P. nururi since the phytochemicals have shown preclinical efficacies for treating human diseases’ which include hepatitis and HIV AIDS. This work has compiled the chemical constituents present and can be useful for further researches Dr. Mohammed Musa Lawan | Yusuf Sale Baba "Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Screening of Phyllantus Niruri" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd44948.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/other/44948/antimicrobial-and-phytochemical-screening-of-phyllantus-niruri/dr-mohammed-musa-lawan
There is a need for temperature drop in a buried pipeline based on the media and process. Need of some methodology and design requirement for a set of conditions by reducing pipeline surface temperature and the temperature drops to atmospheric temperature at a particular distance of pipeline. Based on the conduction principle, desire reduction up to atmospheric temperature can be possible. Let us understand by below methods and design of Heat sink for buried pipe line. Natvarbhai Prabhudas Gajjar "Heat Sink for Underground Pipe Line" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45117.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/other/45117/heat-sink-for-underground-pipe-line/natvarbhai-prabhudas-gajjar
Newly Proposed Multi Channel Fiber Optic Cable CoreYogeshIJTSRD
Fiber optic cables have single core and multiple core options, but single and multiple core fiber cable -˜s core design need to be updated. Newly proposed design gives facilities to multiple usage than traditional design of cable core. Cable core design needs improvement by using present technology for decreasing material and cost and by improving efficiency of cable. Research need to be carried out in this direction. What do you think Natvarbhai Prabhudas Gajjar "Newly Proposed Multi Channel Fiber-Optic Cable Core" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45116.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/other/45116/newly-proposed-multi-channel-fiberoptic-cable-core/natvarbhai-prabhudas-gajjar
Security Sector Reform toward Professionalism of Military and PoliceYogeshIJTSRD
The need to understand and at the same time give prescriptions for the direction of security reform in Third world countries after the end of World War II has prompted the emergence of a big project called the study of security reform SSR . Within this framework emerge various theories and strategies for security reform, with various variations, including ideological variations that underlie these theories. The reform of the structural aspect is a reform of the institutional and structure of an institution, the instrumental reform includes the reform of the system, laws and regulations, while the reform of the cultural aspect is a reform of the habits or organizational culture in institutions in general and in particular the Timor Leste’s security institutions, both military and police. Arquimino Ramos "Security Sector Reform toward Professionalism of Military and Police" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45061.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/45061/security-sector-reform-toward-professionalism-of-military-and-police/arquimino-ramos
Stress An Undetachable Condition of LifeYogeshIJTSRD
Stressful life events affects human body, which may lead to cardiovascular diseases and effect metabolism and immune system. Recent studies showed increase in stress levels in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the stress levels in MBBS students. The objectives of the study are a To determine the current stress level, b To assess relation between stress level and lifestyle of college students. The present study was carried out in Ahmedabad City of Gujarat State. A total of 400 medical students were included in the study, which were selected using multi stage sampling aged between 18 years to 25 years. Students were questioned regarding their socioeconomic and life style parameters. The results showed that physical activity such as walking, exercise, yoga, meditation etc. were associated to stress levels. College students showed high stress levels with more satisfaction were mostly smokers. Their major reason for eating junk food and smoking was, increase in stress. Conclusion Majority of students suffered from moderate stress levels. Despite of having stress they were happy and satisfied with life with less no internet addiction. Spirituality and stress scales had a positive correlation as most of the students were averagely highly spiritual. Discriminant function can be used to determine the stress level of a person using age, BMI, internet addiction, spirituality, happiness scale and life satisfaction scale of that person. Jayshree N. Tolani | Dr. Nitinkumar D. Shah "Stress: An Undetachable Condition of Life" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45054.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/45054/stress-an-undetachable-condition-of-life/jayshree-n-tolani
Comparative Studies of Diabetes in Adult Nigerians Lipid Profile and Antioxid...YogeshIJTSRD
The study sought to determine the extent to which the usage of social media in the marketing of agricultural products in South West Nigeria can enhance farmers turnover. It employed the survey research design to collect data with the help of a structured questionnaire to elicit information from respondents selected from six 6 south western states. Research data were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results showed that the use of social media WhatsApp and Facebook in marketing of agricultural products significantly enhances farmers turnover. The managerial implication is that use of Whatsapp and Facebook in the marketing of agricultural products for the enhancement of farmers’ turnover was found to have significant influence on the enhancement in farmers’ turnover from agricultural products. Policy makers in government should provide the enabling environment for the telecommunication companies to enhance their reach by installing their facilities across the length and breadth of the country so that the network coverage will be strong at all times so that the benefits of social media usage will not be constrained. Egejuru, Leonard O | Akubugwo, Emmanuel I | Ugorji, Beatrice N "Comparative Studies of Diabetes in Adult Nigerians: Lipid Profile and Antioxidants Vitamins (A and C)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45021.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/45021/comparative-studies-of-diabetes-in-adult-nigerians-lipid-profile-and-antioxidants-vitamins-a-and-c/egejuru-leonard-o
To Assess the Severity and Mortality among Covid 19 Patients after Having Vac...YogeshIJTSRD
The severity and mortality of COVID 19 cases has been associated with the Three category such as vaccination status, severity of disease and outcome. Objective presently study was aimed to assess the severity and mortality among covid 19 patients. Methods Using simple lottery random method 100 samples were selected. From these 100 patients, 50 patients were randomly assigned to case group and 50 patients in control group after informed consents of relative obtained. Patients in the case group who being died after got COVID 19 whereas 50 patients in the control group participated who were survive after got infected from COVID 19 patients. Result It has three categories such as a Vaccination status For the vaccination status we have seen 59 patients were not vaccinated and 41 patients was vaccinated out of 100. b Incidence There were 41 patients were vaccinated whereas 59 patients were not vaccinated. c Severity In the case of mortality we selected 50 patients who were died from the Corona and I got to know that out of 50 patients there were 12 24 patients were vaccinated whereas 38 76 patients were non vaccinated. Although for the 50 control survival group total 29 58 patients were vaccinated and 21 42 patients was not vaccinated all graph start. Conclusion we have find out that those people who got vaccinated were less infected and mortality rate very low. Prof. (Dr) Binod Kumar Singh | Dr. Saroj Kumar | Ms. Anuradha Sharma "To Assess the Severity and Mortality among Covid-19 Patients after Having Vaccinated: A Retrospective Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45065.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/45065/to-assess-the-severity-and-mortality-among-covid19-patients-after-having-vaccinated-a-retrospective-study/prof-dr-binod-kumar-singh
Novel Drug Delivery System An OverviewYogeshIJTSRD
In present scenario evolution of an existing drug molecule from a old form to a novel delivery system can significantly improve its performance in terms of patient compliance, safety and efficacy. In the form of a control drug delivery system an existing drug molecule can get a new life. An appropriately designed Novel Drug Delivery System can be a major advance for solving the problems related towards the release of the drug at specific site with specific rate. The porpuse for delivering drugs to patients efficiently and with fewer side effects has prompted pharmaceutical companies to engage in the development of new drug delivery system. This article covers the basic information regarding Novel Drug Delivery Systems and also advantages, factor etc. Chiranjit Barman | Dr. Gaurav Kumar Sharma | Dr. Kausal Kishore Chandrul "Novel Drug Delivery System: An Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45068.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/novel-drug-delivery-sys/45068/novel-drug-delivery-system-an-overview/chiranjit-barman
With the growth of technology their grows threat to our data which is just secured by passwords so to make it more secure biometrics came into existence. As biometric systems are adopted and accepted for security purpose for various information and security systems. Hence it is immune to attacks. This paper deals with the security of biometric details of individuals. In this paper we will be discussing about biometrics and its types and the threats and security issues which is not talked about usually. The different technologies evolved and had contributed to biometrics in long run and their effects. Sushmita Raulo | Saurabh Gawade "Security Issues Related to Biometrics" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd44951.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/44951/security-issues-related-to-biometrics/sushmita-raulo
Comparative Analysis of Different Numerical Methods for the Solution of Initi...YogeshIJTSRD
A mathematical equation which involves a function and its derivatives is called a differential equation. We consider a real life situation, from this form a mathematical model, solve that model using some mathematical concepts and take interpretation of solution. It is a well known and popular concept in mathematics because of its massive application in real world problems. Differential equations are one of the most important mathematical tools used in modeling problems in Physics, Biology, Economics, Chemistry, Engineering and medical Sciences. Differential equation can describe many situations viz exponential growth and de cay, the population growth of species, the change in investment return over time. We can solve differential equations using classical as well as numerical methods, In this paper we compare numerical methods of solving initial valued first order ordinary differential equations namely Euler method, Improved Euler method, Runge Kutta method and their accuracy level. We use here Scilab Software to obtain direct solution for these methods. Vibahvari Tukaram Dhokrat "Comparative Analysis of Different Numerical Methods for the Solution of Initial Value Problems in First Order Ordinary Differential Equations" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45066.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/mathemetics/applied-mathematics/45066/comparative-analysis-of-different-numerical-methods-for-the-solution-of-initial-value-problems-in-first-order-ordinary-differential-equations/vibahvari-tukaram-dhokrat
Evaluation of Different Paving Mixes Using Optimum Stabilizing ContentYogeshIJTSRD
Bituminous mixes are most commonly used all over the world in flexible pavement construction. It consists of asphalt or bitumen used as a binder and mineral aggregate which are mixed together, laid down in layers and then compacted. Under normal circumstances, conventional bituminous pavements if designed and executed properly perform quite satisfactorily but the performance of bituminous mixes is very poor under various situations. Today’s asphaltic concrete pavements are expected to perform better as they are experiencing increased volume of traffic, increased loads and increased variations in daily or seasonal temperature over what has been experienced in the past. In addition, the performance of bituminous pavements is found to be very poor in moisture induced situations. Considering this a lot of work has been done on use of additives in bituminous mixtures and as well as on modification of bitumen. Research has indicated that the addition of polymers to asphalt binders helps to increase the interfacial cohesiveness of the bond between the aggregate and the binder which can enhance many properties of the asphalt pavements to help meet these increased demands. However, the additive that is to be used for modification of mix or binder should satisfy both the strength requirements as well as economical aspects. Naveen Kumar | Ms. Shivani "Evaluation of Different Paving Mixes Using Optimum Stabilizing Content" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45089.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/45089/evaluation-of-different-paving-mixes-using-optimum-stabilizing-content/naveen-kumar
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Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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economy may include disequilibrium in the balance
of payments (Odungweru & Ewubare (2020)
Balance of trade (BOT) refers to the difference
between the value of a country's exports and the value
of a country's imports for a given period. Balance of
trade is the largest component of a country's balance
of payments (BOP) and maintaining a stable balance
is the prerogative of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
According Proso, Inaya and Okoye (undated) the
Monetary policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria
include: achievement of full employment,
achievement on economic growth or development,
achievement of price stability (in the domestic front),
achievement of balance of payment equilibrium,
achievement of tolerable social, political and other
national objectives that make the population feel that
they have not been cheated by the economic system.
regrettably, trade balance in Nigeria has remained
under marked stress in recent time following the
outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown
and the collapse in the oil prices. The stagnated oil
price which has continued to stagger has triggered an
accelerating double-digit inflation and tight FX
liquidity consequently weighing down on household
purchasing power and general business operations.
This has resulted to mass unemployment, inflation,
sluggish economic growth or disequilibrium in the
balance of trade and thus defiling the very aim and
objectives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
(Nwanosike, Uzoechina, Ebenyi & Ishiwu, 2017;
Nizamani, Karim, Zaidi & Khalid (undated).
Statement of the Problem
Nigeria apex bank - Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) -
has continued to battle with job reviving the ailing
economy and putting it on the path of growth. The
economy has witnessed unprecedented job loss, rising
poverty level, accelerating inflation, sluggish
economic growth and disequilibrium in the balance of
trade. Over the years, a number of approaches have
adopted to put the system under serious check but no
sustainable result have been achieved. Two major
approaches have been adopted in navigating the
monetary policy in Nigeria before and after 1986. The
first approach focused on direct monetary controls,
while the second approach relies on market
mechanisms. Udude (2015) posits that a review of
Nigeria’s monetary policy performance before 1986
shows that the economic environment that guided
monetary policy was characterized by the dominance
of the oil sector and over- dependence on the external
sector in order to maintain price stability and a
healthy balance of payments position. The monetary
management authority depended on the use of direct
monetary instruments such as credit ceilings,
selective credit controls, administered interest and
exchange rates, as well as the prescription of cash
reserve requirements and special deposits. The use of
market-based instruments was not feasible at this
point because of the underdeveloped nature of the
financial markets and the deliberate restraint on
interest rate. The situation have become more
constricting as the country continued to witness trade
disequilibrium with the emergence of a market-
oriented financial system for effective mobilization of
financial savings and efficient resource allocation and
the introduced a monetary framework tagged
“Monetary policy rate”(MPR), with the ultimate goal
of achieving stability in the value of the domestic
currency through the stability in short term interest
rates around the “operating target”. The heightening
level of disequilibrium in Nigeria's trade balance
despite different measures adopted to correct the
anomaly warrants an empirical investigation of this
nature.
Objectives of the Study
The main objective of the study is examine the effect
of monetary policy on trade balance in Nigeria.
Specifically the study intends to ascertain the extent
to which inflation, demand deposit, liquidity ratio,
exchange rate and interest rate have influenced trade
balance in Nigeria.
2. METHODOLOGY
Theoretical Framework
The AK model which is the simplest endogenous
growth model will form the study theoretical
framework. This theory was introduced by Paul
Romer in 1986 where he tried to explain the growth
process in different manner. The model gives a
constant-saving-rate of endogenous growth and
assumes a constant, exogenous, saving rate. It models
technological progress with a single parameter
(usually A). It uses the assumption that the production
function does not exhibit diminishing returns to scale
to lead to endogenous growth.
The AK model works on the property of absence of
diminishing returns to capital. The simplest form of
production function with non-diminishing return is:
Y = AK … … … … (1)
Where; “A” is a positive constant that reflects the
level of the technology.
“K” is capital (broad sense to include human capital).
The model assume constant exogenous saving rate
and fixed level of technology. The stickiest
assumption of this model is that production function
does not include diminishing returns to capital. This
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means that with this strong assumption, the model can
lead to endogenous growth.
The AK model production function is a case of a
Cobb-Douglas function with constant returns to scale.
Y = AKα
L1-α
… … … (2)
This equation shows a cob-Douglas function where
“Y” represents the total production in an economy.
“A” represents total factor productivity, “K” is
capital, L is labour and the parameter α measures the
output elasticity of capital.
Model Specification
The essence of economic modeling is to represent the
phenomenon under investigation in such a way to
enable the researcher to attribute numerical values to
the concept.
Using the knowledge gained from the above
theoretical framework, the study examined the impact
of monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria by
modifying equation 2 as
Y = TKα
(hL)β
… … … (3)
Where, Y = Output level or economic growth;
K = Stock of physical capital;
h = Level of Capital;
L = Labour, measured by number of workers;
T = Level of Trade openness;
α = Elasticity of capital input with respect to output;
β = Elasticity of labour input with respect to output.
Econometrically, the model is specified as follows:
Y = MKα
(hL)β
+ µi … … … (4)
Thus, the difference between 3.2 and 3.3 is that the
study changed the constant “A” which is total factor
productivity to “M” which is the monetary policy to
suit the study model. Thus, the study incorporate
monetary policy rate, inflation, demand deposit,
liquidity ratio, exchange rate and interest rate as the
explanatory variables, while foreign trade measured
by sum of export and imports of goods and services
measured as a share of gross domestic product is used
as the dependent variable. Thus, the model equation
for this study is specified thus:
The functional form of the model for this study is:
FOT = f(MPR, INF, DMD, LQR, EXR, INT)...(5)
The mathematical form of the model for this study is:
FOT = β0 + β1MPR + β2INF + β3DMD + β4LQR +
β5EXR + β6INT ... ... (6)
The econometric form of the model for this study is:
FOT = β0 + β1MPR + β2INF + β3DMD + β4LQR +
β5EXR + β6INT + µi ... (7)
Where;
FOT = Foreign trade proxy by sum of export and
imports of goods and services measured as a share of
gross domestic product for non-oil goods
MPR = Monetary policy proxied by monetary policy
rate
INF = Inflation proxied by inflation rate
DMD = Demand deposit
LQR = Liquidity ratio
EXR = Exchange rate
INT = Interest rate
β0 = the intercept of the model
β1 - β6 = parameters of the regression coefficients
µi = disturbance error term
Method of Data Analysis
The economic technique employed in the study is the
ordinary least square (OLS). This is because (i) the
OLS estimators are expressed solely in terms of the
observable (i.e. sample) quantities. Therefore, they
can be easily computed. (ii) They are point
estimators; that is, given the sample, each estimator
will provide only a single value of the relevant
population parameter. (iii) The mechanism of the
OLS is simple to comprehend and interpret. (iv) Once
the OLS estimates are obtained from the same data,
the sample regression line can be easily obtained. All
data used in this research are secondary time series
data which are sourced from the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) annual statistical bulletin and World
Bank Data Bank.
3. DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
In this section data were analyzed and results
presented. The OLS results of the model are
presented and the parameter estimates subjected to
some economic a priori, statistical and econometric
tests. The estimation was carried out using the E-
views software.
Summary of Stationary Unit Root Test
Establishing stationarity is essential because if there
is no stationarity, the processing of the data may
produce biased result. The consequences are
unreliable interpretation and conclusions. The study
test for stationarity using Augmented Dickey-Fuller
(ADF) tests on the data. The ADF tests are done on
level series, first and second order differenced series.
The decision rule is to reject null hypothesis if the
ADF statistic value exceeds the critical value at a
chosen level of significance (in absolute terms). The
result of regression is summarized and shown in
Table 1 below.
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Table 1: Summary of ADF Unit Root Test Results
Level 1st
Difference 2nd
Difference
Variables No Trend With Trend No Trend With Trend No Trend With Trend
FOT 0.919813 -2.902840 -5.225492 -5.645979 -7.747373 -7.617842
MPR -0.106433 -2.157083 -6.215667 -6.071775 -8.306953 -7.922807
INF -1.274825 -2.644868 -5.108298 -4.930862 -7.468588 -7.232872
DMD -0.222047 -2.819788 -5.355000 -5.117087 -8.698824 -8.289144
LQR 0.459944 -1.926101 -4.637792 -4.571781 -8.117355 -7.782613
EXR 0.631011 -1.487996 -4.529186 -4.476082 -7.054238 -6.814367
INT -0.573475 -2.670615 -6.086221 -7.307698 -12.37888 -11.57537
@1% -2.653401 -4.339330 -2.656915 -4.374307 -2.664853 -4.394309
@5% -1.953858 -3.587527 -1.954414 -3.603202 -1.955681 -3.612199
@10% -1.609571 -3.229230 -1.609329 -3.238054 -1.608793 -3.243079
Source: Researcher compilation from E-view
Evidence from unit root table above shows that all the study or model variables are not stationary at level
difference but stationary at first difference. Since the decision rule is to reject null hypothesis if the ADF statistic
value exceeds the critical value at a chosen level of significance (in absolute terms), and accept stationarity when
ADF statistics is greater than criteria value, the ADF absolute value of each of these variables is greater than the
1%, 5% and 10% critical value at their first difference but less than 5% critical value in their level form.
Therefore, the study concludes that FOT, MPR, INF, DMD, LQR, EXR, and INT are all stationary at their first
difference integration.
Summary of Johansen Cointegration Test
Cointegration means that there is a correlationship among the variables. Cointegration test is done on the
residual of the model. Since the unit root test shows that none of the variable is stationary at level, I(0) rather
they integrated at their first difference 1(1), the study therefore test for cointegration among these variables. The
result is presented in the tables 2 below for Trace and Maximum Eigenvalue cointegration rank test respectively.
Table 2: Summary of Johansen Cointegration Test
Unrestricted Cointegration Rank Test (Trace)
Hypothesized Trace 0.05
No. of CE(s) Eigenvalue Statistic Critical Value Prob.**
None * 0.941388 205.5047 125.6154 0.0000
At most 1 * 0.872083 131.7473 95.75366 0.0000
At most 2 * 0.785958 78.28149 69.81889 0.0090
At most 3 * 0.576590 48.20029 37.85613 0.0033
At most 4 * 0.332655 30.85550 22.79707 0.0094
At most 5 * 0.176691 15.339844 11.49471 0.0077
At most 6 0.010895 0.284819 3.841466 0.5936
Trace test indicates 6 cointegrating eqn(s) at the 0.05 level
* denotes rejection of the hypothesis at the 0.05 level
**MacKinnon-Haug-Michelis (1999) p-values
Unrestricted Cointegration Rank Test (Maximum Eigenvalue)
Hypothesized Max-Eigen 0.05
No. of CE(s) Eigenvalue Statistic Critical Value Prob.**
None * 0.941388 73.75741 46.23142 0.0000
At most 1 * 0.872083 53.46577 40.07757 0.0009
At most 2 * 0.785958 40.08120 33.87687 0.0080
At most 3 * 0.576590 27.34478 22.58434 0.0032
At most 4 * 0.332655 21.51566 10.13162 0.0052
At most 5 0.176691 5.055025 14.26460 0.7349
At most 6 0.010895 0.284819 3.841466 0.5936
Max-eigenvalue test indicates 5 cointegrating eqn(s) at the 0.05 level
* denotes rejection of the hypothesis at the 0.05 level
**MacKinnon-Haug-Michelis (1999) p-values
Source: Researchers computation
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Table 2 indicated that trace have six cointegrating variables in the model while Maximum Eigenvalue indicated
also that there is five cointegrating variables. Both the trace statistics and Eigen value statistics reveal that there
is a long run relationship between the variables. This will prevent the generation of spurious regression results.
Hence, the implication of this result is that there is a long run relationship between trade balance and other
variables used in the model.
Presentation of Result
The regression model is restated and the regression result follows:
Table 3: Summary of Regression Results
Dependent Variable: FOT
Method: Least Squares
Sample: 1991 2020
Included observations: 38
Variable Coefficient Std. Error t-Statistic Prob.
C 29.33829 2.068266 4.385491 0.0036
MPR 5.577988 1.401279 3.398064 0.0046
INF -5.051667 1.804493 -5.279949 0.0001
DMD 25.87279 1.311272 3.973106 0.0018
LQR 15.69833 4.039957 2.988577 0.0095
EXR 24.33086 4.441833 5.477663 0.0000
INT -14.31595 1.015412 -3.899300 0.0027
R-squared 0.821270 F-statistic 16.08256
Adjusted R-squared 0.770204 Prob(F-statistic) 0.000001
S.E. of regression 12.44293 Durbin-Watson stat 1.893260
Source: Researcher computation
Evaluation of Findings
To discuss the regression results as presented in Table 3, the study employ economic a priori criteria, statistical
criteria and econometric criteria.
Evaluation Based on Economic A Priori Criteria
This subsection is concerned with evaluating the regression results based on a priori (i.e., theoretical)
expectations. The sign and magnitude of each variable coefficient is evaluated against theoretical expectations.
From table 3, it is observed that the regression line have a positive intercept as presented by the constant (c) =
29.33829. This means that if all the variables are held constant or fixed (zero), foreign trade will be valued at
29.34. Thus, the a-priori expectation is that the intercept could be positive or negative, so it conforms to the
theoretical expectation.
It is observed in table 3 that monetary policy rate, demand deposit, liquidity ratio and exchange rate have a
positive impact on foreign trade in Nigeria, although exchange rate was expected to exhibit either negative or
positive impact. This means that if monetary policy rate, demand deposit, liquidity ratio and exchange rate
changes positively, it will bring about positive changes foreign trade in Nigeria. On the other hands, inflation
rate and interest rate has shown to exhibit a negative impact on foreign trade in Nigeria. Thus, increase in
inflation rate and interest rate will decrease foreign trade in Nigeria and vice versa.
From the regression analysis, it is observed that all the variables conform to the a priori expectation of the study.
Thus, Table 4 summarises the a priori test of this study.
Table 4: Summary of Economic A Priori Test
Parameters
Variables Expected
Relationships
Observed
Relationships
Conclusion
Regressand Regressor
β0 FOT Intercept +/- + Conform
β1 FOT MPR + + Conform
β2 FOT INF - - Conform
β3 FOT DMD + + Conform
β4 FOT LQR + + Conform
β5 FOT EXR +/- + Conform
β6 FOT INT - - Conform
Source: Researcher’s compilation
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Evaluation Based on Statistical Criteria
This subsection applies the R2
, adjusted R2
and the F–test to determine the statistical reliability of the estimated
parameters. These tests are performed as follows:
From the study regression result, Table 3 indicated that the coefficient of determination (R2
) is given as
0.821270, which shows that the explanatory power of the variables is extremely high and strong. This implies
that 82% of the variations in the foreign trade are being accounted for or explained by the variations in monetary
policy rate, inflation rate, demand deposit, liquidity ratio, exchange rate and interest rate in Nigeria. While other
determinants of foreign trade not captured in the model explain about 18% of the variation in foreign trade in
Nigeria.
The adjusted R2
in Table 3 supports the claim of the R2
with a value of 0.770204 indicating that 77% of the total
variation in the dependent variable (foreign trade) is explained by the independent variables (the regressors).
Thus, this supports the statement that the explanatory power of the variables is extremely high and strong.
The F-statistic: The F-test is applied to check the overall significance of the model. The F-statistic is
instrumental in verifying the overall significance of an estimated model. The hypothesis tested is:
H0: The model has no goodness of fit
H1: The model has a goodness of fit
Decision rule: Reject H0 if Fcal > Fα (k-1, n-k) at α = 5%, accept if otherwise.
Where
V1 / V2 Degree of freedom (d.f)
V1 = n-k, V2 = k-1:
Where; n (number of observation); k (number of parameters)
Where k-1 = 7-1= 6
Thus, n-k = 28-7 = 21
Therefore: F0.05(6,21) = 2.57 (From F-table) … … F-table
F-statistic = 23.83623 (From Regression Result) … F-calculated
Therefore, since the F-calculated > F-table in table 4.3, the study reject H0 and accept H1 that the model has
goodness of fit and is statistically different from zero. In other words, there is significant impact between the
dependent and independent variables in the study.
Evaluation Based on Econometric Criteria
In this subsection, the following econometric tests are used to evaluate the result obtained from the study model;
autocorrelation, multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity.
Test for Autocorrelation
Using Durbin-Watson (DW) statistics which the study obtain from the regression result in table.3. It is observed
that DW statistic is 1.893260 or approximately 2. This implies that there is no autocorrelation since d* is
approximately equal to two. 1.893260 tends towards two more than it tends towards zero. Therefore, the
variables in the models are not autocorrelated and that the models are reliable for predications.
Test for Multicollinearity
This means the existence of a “perfect,” or exact, linear relationship among some or all explanatory variable of a
regression model. This will be used to check if collinearity exists among the explanatoryvariables. The basis for
this test is the correlation matrix obtained using the series. The result is presented in Appendix 11 and
summarized in Table 4.5 below.
Table 4.5: Summary of Multicollinearity Test
Variables Correlation Coefficients Conclusion
MPR and INF -0.135886 No multicollinearity
MPR and DMD 0.611803 No multicollinearity
MPR and LQR 0.614640 No multicollinearity
MPR and EXR 0.117985 No multicollinearity
MPR and INT 0.172859 No multicollinearity
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INF and DMD 0.053027 No multicollinearity
INF and LQR -0.457151 No multicollinearity
INF and EXR -0.462541 No multicollinearity
INF and INT 0.560702 No multicollinearity
DMD and LQR 0.309885 No multicollinearity
DMD and EXR 0.142270 No multicollinearity
DMD and INT 0.370586 No multicollinearity
LQR and EXR 0.620803 No multicollinearity
LQR and INT -0.285863 No multicollinearity
EXR and INT -0.492155 No multicollinearity
Source: Researchers compilation
Decision Rule: From the rule of Thumb, if correlation coefficient is greater than 0.8, the study conclude that
there is multicollinearity but if the coefficient is less than 0.8 there is no multicollinearity. The study therefore,
concludes that the explanatory variables are not perfectly linearly correlated.
Test for Heteroscedasticity
This test is conducted to see whether the error variance of each observation is constant or not. The hypothesis
testing is thus:
H0: There is a homoscedasticity in the residuals
H1: There is a heteroscedasticity in the residuals
The decision rule if is to Accept the null hypothesis that there is a homoscedasticity (i.e. no heteroscedasticity) in
the residuals if the probability of the calculated F-test statistic (F) is greater than the 0.05 level of significance
chosen in the study, the null hypothesis will be accepted.
Hence, P(F) = 0.2310. This means that the probability F statistic is greater than 0.05 level of significance.
Therefore, the study accepted the null hypothesis that the model has no heteroscedasticity in the residuals and
therefore, the data is reliable for predication.
Test of Research Hypotheses
The t-test is used to know the statistical significance of the individual parameters. Two-tailed tests at 5%
significance level are conducted. The result is shown on Table 6 below. Here, the study compare the estimated or
calculated t-statistic with the tabulated t-statistic at t α/2 = t0.05 = t0.025 (two-tailed test).
Degree of freedom (df) = n-k = 28-7 = 21
So, the study has:
T0.025(21) = 2.080 … … … Tabulated t-statistic
In testing the working hypotheses, which partly satisfies the objectives of this study, the study employs a 0.05
level of significance. In so doing, the study is to reject the null hypothesis if the t-value is significant at the
chosen level of significance; otherwise, the null hypothesis will be accepted. This is summarized in table 6
below.
Table 6: Summary of t-statistic
Variable t-calculated (tcal) t-tabulated (tα/2) Conclusion
Constant 4.385491 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
MPR 3.398064 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
INF -5.279949 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
DMD 3.973106 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
LQR 2.988577 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
EXR 5.477663 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
INT -3.899300 ±2.080 Statistically Significance
Source: Researchers computation
The study begins by bringing the working hypothesis to focus in considering the individual hypothesis.
For MPR, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that monetary policy rate has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
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For INF, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that inflation rate has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
For DMD, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that demand deposit has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
For LQR, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that liquidity ratio has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
For EXR, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that exchange rate has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
For INT, tcal > tα/2, therefore the study reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. This
means that interest rate has a significant impact on foreign trade in Nigeria.
4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The study attempted to explain the influence of
monetary policy rate, inflation, demand deposit,
liquidity ratio, exchange rate and interest rate on trade
balance. From the result of the OLS, it is observed
that monetary policy rate, demand deposit, liquidity
ratio and exchange rate have a significant positive
impact on foreign trade in Nigeria. This means that
increases in monetary policy rate, demand deposit,
liquidity ratio and exchange rate, will lead to increase
in foreign trade in Nigeria. On the other, inflation rate
and interest rate has a significant negative impact on
foreign trade in Nigeria, meaning that as inflation rate
and interest rate increases, will be bring about a
decline in foreign trade in Nigeria. From the
regression analysis, it is observed that all the
variables conform to the a priori expectation of the
study and the variables of the study are statistically
significant in explaining foreign trade in Nigeria The
F-test conducted in the study shows that the model
has a goodness of fit and is statistically different from
zero. In other words, there is a significant impact
between the dependent and independent variables in
the model. Finally, the study shows that there is a
long run relationship exists among the variables. Both
R2
and adjusted R2
show that the explanatory power
of the variables is extremely high and strong.
Based on the findings of this study, the study
recommends that the government should employ a
contractionary monetary policy to fight inflation by
reducing the money supply in the country through
decreased bond price.
inflation, demand deposit, liquidity ratio, exchange
rate and interest rate have influenced trade balance in
Nigeria. The government should intervene in the
foreign exchange market in order to build reserves for
themselves or provide them to the bank to help
stabilize the exchange rate. The government should
strive to improve trade performance in the short and
long run. They should also reduce government
spending and tax capital inflow.
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