ABSTRACT
The
study examined the effect of government expenditure on economic growth
ofNigeria from 1986-2018. The study made use of ex post facto research design
which involved gathering time series data from the Central Bank ofNigeria
statistical Bulletin 2018 edition. The Ordinary Least Square method was used as
method ofdata analysis. The findings ofthe work revealed that there is a positive
insignificant effect on recurrent and capital expenditure on economic growth
ofNigeria. The study therefore concludes that government expenditure
significantly affects economic growth ofNigeria and that there is a long run
relationship between government expenditure and economic growth of growth
during the period under study. On the basis ofthe findings, it was recommended
that government should use recurrent expenditure that would increase
consumption and enhance economic activities. Also, government should increase
its capital expenditure and judiciously embark on project that would boost
economic growth.
EMERUWA, C (2024). Effect Of Government Expenditure On Economic Growth Of Nigeria (1986-2018):- Emeruwa Glory C. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 30, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-government-expenditure-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-1986-2018-emeruwa-glory-c-7-2
CHIDINMA, EMERUWA. "Effect Of Government Expenditure On Economic Growth Of Nigeria (1986-2018):- Emeruwa Glory C" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 12 Aug. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-government-expenditure-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-1986-2018-emeruwa-glory-c-7-2. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
CHIDINMA, EMERUWA. "Effect Of Government Expenditure On Economic Growth Of Nigeria (1986-2018):- Emeruwa Glory C". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 12 Aug. 2024. Web. 30 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-government-expenditure-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-1986-2018-emeruwa-glory-c-7-2 >.
CHIDINMA, EMERUWA. "Effect Of Government Expenditure On Economic Growth Of Nigeria (1986-2018):- Emeruwa Glory C" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-government-expenditure-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-1986-2018-emeruwa-glory-c-7-2