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Public Investment and Output Performance: Evidence from Nigeria

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  • Omo Aregbeyen Taofik Ibrahim Mohammed

    (Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Nigeria)

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This study examined the direct/indirect long-run relationships and dynamic interactions between public investment (PI) and output performance in Nigeria using annual data spanning 1970-2010. A macro-econometric model derived from Keynes’ income-expenditure framework was employed. The model was disaggregated into demand and supply sides to trace the direct and indirect effects of PI on aggregate output. The direct supply side effect was assessed using the magnitude of PI multiplier coeficient, while the indirect effect of PI on the demand side was evaluated with marginal propensity to consume, accelerator coeficient and import multiplier. The results showed relatively less strong direct effect of PI on aggregate output, while the indirect effects were stronger with the import multiplier being the most pronounced. This is attributed to declining capital expenditure, poor implementation and low quality of PI projects due to widespread corruption. By and large, we concluded that PI exerted considerable infuence on aggregate output. JEL Classification: H5; H50; H54

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  • Omo Aregbeyen Taofik Ibrahim Mohammed, 2016. "Public Investment and Output Performance: Evidence from Nigeria," Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, vol. 19(1), pages 1-24, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:zag:zirebs:v:19:y:2016:i:1:p:1-24
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    Keywords

    Public Investment; Output performance; income-expenditure framework; Macro-econometric simulation; Nigeria;
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    JEL classification:

    • H5 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies
    • H50 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - General
    • H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures

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