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The Influence of Trade Openness on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

The Influence of Trade Openness on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

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The Influence of Trade Openness on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

Content Structure of The Influence of Trade Openness on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

  • The abstract contains the research problem, the objectives, methodology, results, and recommendations
  • Chapter one of this thesis or project materials contains the background to the study, the research problem, the research questions, research objectives, research hypotheses, significance of the study, the scope of the study, organization of the study, and the operational definition of terms.
  • Chapter two contains relevant literature on the issue under investigation. The chapter is divided into five parts which are the conceptual review, theoretical review, empirical review, conceptual framework, and gaps in research
  • Chapter three contains the research design, study area, population, sample size and sampling technique, validity, reliability, source of data, operationalization of variables, research models, and data analysis method
  • Chapter four contains the data analysis and the discussion of the findings
  • Chapter five contains the summary of findings, conclusions, recommendations, contributions to knowledge, and recommendations for further studies.
  • References: The references are in APA
  • Questionnaire.

 

Chapter One of The Influence of Trade Openness on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Trade openness is defined as the positioning of the economy outwardly or inwardly. Outward positioning significantly takes advantage of the opportunities to trade with other countries. While the inward positioning refers to economies which are unable to take advantage of the opportunities to trade with other countries. Economic theories indicate that open economies will lead the country into increased economic growth while closed economies would experience no economic growth. The essence of open trade was to protect and stimulate domestic production through the importation of capital goods at low prices, prevent balance of payment problem, boost the value of the Naira, so as to grow the economy and reduce poverty (Oyejide , 2001). The study seeks to appraise the influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The fundamental aim of open trade was to drive development in the nation but the perceived impact on poverty reduction seems illusive. A liberalized trade regime is expected to change relative factor prices in favor of the more abundant factor. Therefore, greater trade openness increases labor prices and raise the standard of living of the people thereby reducing poverty. However, should the re-allocation of factors be hampered, the expected benefits from freer trade may not materialize.

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The rate of poverty index seems to be on the increase since 1992. Poverty is viewed as operating below 2/3 of the mean monthly household expenditure (Ajakaiye and Adeyeye, 2001). The percentage of people living below this level constitute the poverty headcount index. The problem confronting the study is to appraise the influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The Main Objective of the study is to investigate the influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria. The specific objectives include:

    i.        To determine the level of poverty in Nigeria.

   ii.        To determine the nature and relevance of open trade.

 iii.        To determine the influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

    i.        What is the level of poverty in Nigeria?

   ii.        What is the nature and relevance of open trade?

 iii.        What is the influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria?

STATEMENT OF THE HYPOTHESES

The statement of the hypothesis for the study is stated in Null as follows:

Ho1: The level of poverty in Nigeria is low.

Ho2: The influence of trade openness on poverty reduction in Nigeria is low.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The need for a better living standard, economic development and growth constitute the aims of pursuing the policy of open trade. The study seeks to proffer relevant information for policy stakeholders to stimulate the economy with policies which are capable of promoting open trade and increase the living standard of the people.

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The study was confronted with logistics and geographical factors.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

POVERTY DEFINED

Poverty is viewed as operating below 2/3 of the mean monthly household expenditure.

TRADE OPENNESS DEFINED

Trade openness is defined as the positioning of the economy outwardly or inwardly. Outward positioning significantly takes advantage of the opportunities to trade with other countries. While the inward positioning refers to economies which are unable to take advantage of the opportunities to trade with other countries.

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