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The Impact Of Public Spending On Poverty Reduction In Nigeria [1980-2011]
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1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In Nigeria, poverty has been on the
increase which can be attributed to inequality existing in the economy
such as corruption, macro-economic instability and inconsistency in
government policies. In an ordinary framework, poverty is concern with
absolute, modulate or relatively standard of living or inability to
attain a minimal standard of living. Poverty is found to be at the worst
in the rural areas. Which is characterized by malnutrition lack of
standard education, low life expectancy and sub-standard housing? In
attempt to alleviate these problems, three actors are observed in the
literature as being involved in any giving country. Namely; the three
ties of government (federal, state and local government), international
organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s).
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTION
i To what extent has public expenditure affected the levels of poverty and economic growth in Nigeria?
ii What is the direction of relationship between public expenditure and poverty reduction in Nigeria?
1.4 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
In the context of this study, the following objectives will be achieved.
i To evaluate the impact of public expenditure on poverty reduction in Nigeria
ii To determine the direction of relationship between public expenditure and poverty alleviation in Nigeria.
1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHENSIS
Ho: Public expenditure has no impact poverty reduction in Nigeria
Ho: There is no direction of relationship between public expenditure and poverty reduction in Nigeria.
1.7 SIGNIFICANT OF THE STUDY
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research to investigate the impact and relationship between public
expenditure and poverty reduction in Nigeria occupies an important
detail which cannot be over-emphasized. The parastatas responsible for
poverty reduction in Nigeria will find this study useful as it will
unveil the current poverty profile and better strategies to alleviate
them.
In the other hand, the federal government will benefit from
this because it will help them to channel public fund on the economy
judiciously.
Finally, the rural dwellers whose represent gross
poverty in Nigeria remains the most beneficiaries of this study because
it will help government to make policies that will promote their
standard of living.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This work was done to analyze the impact of public spending on poverty eradication in Nigeria from (1980-2011). In this research work, multiple regression analysis was used and five variables were used in the empirical analysis. They are government expenditure on agriculture and water resources (AGWR), health (HTH) education (EDU) transportation and communication (TRCM) and Housing and environment. The data used in this research was collected from secondary data obtained from National Bureau of ... Continue reading---
