Electricity Supply and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Bounds Testing Co-integrative Approach

Authors

  • Malachy A. Ugbaka
  • Abayomi Awujola
  • Grace Hezekiah Isa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2022/lje.v3i2.51

Keywords:

Electricity Supply, Economic Growth, Bounds, Co-integration, Investment

Abstract

The paper examines empirically, whether or not electricity supply and investment in electricity impact significantly and positively on economic growth in Nigeria over the sample period of thirty-six year from 1980-2017. The newly developed bounds testing approach to co-integration was adopted in the study. The results obtained reveal that both the short-run and long-run growth effects of electricity supply in Nigeria are significant and positive. Having ascertained the significance of electricity supply positively influencing economic growth in Nigeria, the study thus recommends a set of policies to the Nigerian government with a view to enhancing electricity distribution and fostering economic growth in Nigeria.

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2019-12-30

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How to Cite

Electricity Supply and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Bounds Testing Co-integrative Approach. (2019). Lapai Journal of Economics, 3(2), 68-77. https://doi.org/10.2022/lje.v3i2.51

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