Domestic Debt and the Nigerian Economy I. Adofu and M. Abula Departm ent of Eco nom ics‚ Kogi S tate University‚ A nyigba‚ Nigeria Abstract: The study investigates the empirical relationship between domestic debt and economic grow th in Nigeria. Using OLS regression techniques and the time series data from 1986 – 2005‚ the study explored the relationship betw een d ome stic deb t and economic growth in Nigeria. Our result shows that domestic debt has affected the growth of the economy negatively
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The PIGS’ external debt problem Ricardo Cabral 8 May 2010‚ VOX.EU Markets are increasingly concerned that the Greek debt crisis could spread to other Eurozone countries including Portugal‚ Ireland‚ and Spain. This column notes that much of these countries ’ debt is held by non-residents meaning that the governments do not receive tax revenue on the interest paid‚ nor does the interest payment itself remain in the country. The solution lies with debt restructuring and rescheduling. Financial
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DEBT OF THE PHILIPPINES I. Introduction “A national debt‚ if it is not excessive‚ will be to us a national blessing.” * Alexander Hamilton. From the statement above‚ candidly‚ it was right. Sometimes we need to borrow money in order to finance what we really needed‚ especially when we are financially deprived. Most people have debts of their own and it comes in many forms‚ like bank loans‚ mortgage loans‚ notes payables‚ bonds and its interests‚ or simply from
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National Debt on the Economy | | | | Table of Contents Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Literature Review………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Discussion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Abstract This article discusses the shape the economy is in. Then the article examines what national debt is‚ and the
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international donors and debt forgiveness package are most likely not going to reach their MDGs destinations. This was why Transparency International (TI) recently called on governments who desire to achieve their MDGs to first of all implement the UN Convention against corruption‚ stating that it is the most comprehensive legal framework for combating corruption as well as the fact that it has specific articles that can advance pro-MDGs policies. There is also the debate on debt forgiveness itself.
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Economies of scale The long run – increases in scale A firm’s efficiency is affected by its size. Large firms are often more efficient than small ones because they can gain from economies of scale‚ but firms can become too large and suffer from diseconomies of scale. As a firm expands its scale of operations‚ it is said to move into its long run. The benefits arising from expansion depend upon the effect of expansion on productive efficiency‚ which can be assessed by looking at changes in average
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Q: Write a note on External sector in Indian Economy? External Sector The external sector plays a key role in enabling the conditions to accelerate the pace of external liberalization process. Despite the international uncertainties‚ Indian external sector is in a strong position and driving the macro-economic strength of the country. Global imbalances and their disruptive impact on currency markets‚ hardening of interest rates‚ volatility in crude oil price etc. continue to be some of the major
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AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF TRADE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF TRADE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA MIKE I. OBADAN DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS UNIVERSITY OF BENIN BENIN CITY AND OKOJIE‚ I. ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS UNIVERSITY OF BENIN BENIN CITY ABSTRACT Many economists generally agree that openness to international trade accelerates development. The relationship between trade and growth is envisaged through
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Reassessing Impacts of MDGs in Nigeria A Global Partnership for Development was adopted by 189 nations‚ signed by 147 heads of state and governments during the UN Millennium Summit in September 2000. Bill Gates has called them "the best idea for focusing the world on fighting global poverty that [he has] ever seen." The signing of the partnership was the beginning of the process towards the establishment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Nigeria was among the countries to establish an
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Impact of Recession on Indian Economy & Changes in Consumer Behaviour due to Recession Introduction- Almost everybody today seems to be discussing about the US Recessionary trend and its impact on emerging countries‚ more particularly India Economists‚ Industrialists and the common man on the streets seem to have been horrified by the very thought of recession in India and that too due to US. Decreasing industrial production‚ inflation‚ decreasing job opportunities‚ cost cutting‚ reducing
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