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Analysis Of External Debt Dynamics In Ecowas Economies, A. C. Chuku
Analysis Of External Debt Dynamics In Ecowas Economies, A. C. Chuku
Economic and Financial Review
This paper recognised the importance of identifying the core determinants of external debt dynamics in ECOWAS economies. Using a panel dynamic generalised least squares procedure, the study sought to identify the core determinants of external debt dynamics in 12 ECOWAS economies from 1970 to 2009. Overall, the findings revealed six core determinants of external debt in ECOWAS economies. Inflation, external reserves, per capita income and real oil prices were inversely related with external debt ratio; while, GDP gap and real effective exchange rate depreciation directly affected external debt. Significant dissimilarities were observed in the influence of government size and inflation …
Perspectives On The European Monetary Union: Lessons For The Economic Community Of West African States (Ecowas), J. E. Sagbamah L.
Perspectives On The European Monetary Union: Lessons For The Economic Community Of West African States (Ecowas), J. E. Sagbamah L.
Economic and Financial Review
The attainment of the European Monetary Union (EMU) under the auspices of the European Union (EU) was a product of effective planning and sequencing of programmes. The establishment of political institutions such as the European Council, Assembly, Court of Justice and, particularly, the European Commission provided the general framework and direction for the achievement of the EMU. In addition, specialized institutions such as the Sectoral Commissions, European Monetary Institute (which was later transformed into the European Central Bank) and the European System of Central Banks provided technical support for driving the EMU project. These institutions nurtured and fostered the political, …
The Eco-Currency, Expectations And Business Growth In West Africa, O. J. Nnanna
The Eco-Currency, Expectations And Business Growth In West Africa, O. J. Nnanna
Economic and Financial Review
This paper shall examine the pros and cons of adopting the ECO in the WAMZ. The introduction of the ECO has the potential of enhancing trade within the WAMZ member states in the medium to long-term. However, the quest for a common currency must be driven by economic fundamentals, rather than political expediency. Consequently, there is need to ensure macroeconomic convergence and homogeneity of the financial and product markets before the ECO is introduced.