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Exchange Rate Volatility In Nigeria: Consistency, Persistency & Severity Analyses, Babatunde Adeoye, Akinwande A. Atanda Dec 2011

Exchange Rate Volatility In Nigeria: Consistency, Persistency & Severity Analyses, Babatunde Adeoye, Akinwande A. Atanda

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

The adoption of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986 resulted in the transition from fixed exchange rate regime to floating exchange rate regime in Nigeria. Ever since, the exchange rate of naira vis-à-vis the U.S dollar has attained varying rates all through different time horizons. On this basis, this study examines the consistency, persistency, and severity (degree) of volatility in exchange rate of Nigerian currency (naira) vis-a-vis the United State dollar using monthly time series data from 1986 to 2008. The standard Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) model was used to analyze the long-run consistency of …


Foreign Private Investment And Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Cointegrated Var And Granger Causality Analysis, F. Z. Abdullahi, S. Ladan, Haruna R. Bakari Dec 2011

Foreign Private Investment And Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Cointegrated Var And Granger Causality Analysis, F. Z. Abdullahi, S. Ladan, Haruna R. Bakari

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This research uses a cointegration VAR model to study the contemporaneous long-run dynamics of the impact of Foreign Private Investment (FPI), Interest Rate (INR) and Inflation rate (IFR) on Growth Domestic Products (GDP) in Nigeria for the period January 1970 to December 2009. The Unit Root Test suggests that all the variables are integrated of order 1. The VAR model was appropriately identified using AIC information criteria and the VECM model has exactly one cointegration relation. The study further investigates the causal relationship using the Granger causality analysis of VECM which indicates a uni-directional causality relationship between GDP and FDI …


Banking Sector Credit And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation, Aniekan O. Akpansung, Sikiru J. Babalola Dec 2011

Banking Sector Credit And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation, Aniekan O. Akpansung, Sikiru J. Babalola

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

The paper examines the relationship between banking sector credit and economic growth in Nigeria over the period 1970-2008. The causal links between the pairs of variables of interest were established using Granger causality test while a Two-Stage Least Squares (TSLS) estimation technique was used for the regression models. The results of Granger causality test show evidence of unidirectional causal relationship from GDP to private sector credit (PSC) and from industrial production index (IND) to GDP. Estimated regression models indicate that private sector credit impacts positively on economic growth over the period of coverage in this study. However, lending (interest) rate …


Neither The Washington Nor Beijing Consensus: Developmental Models To Fit African Realities And Cultures, Sanusi L. Sanusi Dec 2011

Neither The Washington Nor Beijing Consensus: Developmental Models To Fit African Realities And Cultures, Sanusi L. Sanusi

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

No abstract provided.


Banking Reform And Its Impact On The Nigerian Economy, Sanusi L. Sanusi Dec 2011

Banking Reform And Its Impact On The Nigerian Economy, Sanusi L. Sanusi

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

No abstract provided.


From Boom To Doom To Boom: Offshore Financial Centres And Development In Small States, Richard Woodward Jul 2011

From Boom To Doom To Boom: Offshore Financial Centres And Development In Small States, Richard Woodward

Articles

During the 1990s tax havens and offshore financial centres (OFCs) were subject to a string of initiatives designed to raise their tax and regulatory regimes to accepted international standards. Many commentators forecast that this would lead to the demise of OFCs, a worry for the many small states whose economic well being depended heavily on the provision of offshore financial services. Despite this regulatory onslaught many small state OFCs have prospered in the new millennium. This paper seeks to explain this apparent paradox by arguing that (1) international initiatives were riddled with loopholes and exceptions that have been gleefully seized …


Research On Port Logistics Service In Shanghai, Jiang Jing Jul 2010

Research On Port Logistics Service In Shanghai, Jiang Jing

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Research On The Integration Of Coastal Ports In Guangxi, Li Ma Aug 2008

Research On The Integration Of Coastal Ports In Guangxi, Li Ma

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Research On Development Of Yangshan Bonded Logistics Park, Qing Fan Aug 2008

Research On Development Of Yangshan Bonded Logistics Park, Qing Fan

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Research On Development Strategy Of Shanghai Port’S Container Transport, Feng Liu Aug 2008

Research On Development Strategy Of Shanghai Port’S Container Transport, Feng Liu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Cultural Advantage For Cities: An Alternative For Developing Countries, Florentin Smarandache, Victor Christianto May 2008

Cultural Advantage For Cities: An Alternative For Developing Countries, Florentin Smarandache, Victor Christianto

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


The Development Research On Market Of Chinese Seafarer Market, Jin Cao Aug 2007

The Development Research On Market Of Chinese Seafarer Market, Jin Cao

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Study On Modern Port Logistics (Mpl) And Forecasting Container Throughput Of Shanghai Port, Jingye Li Aug 2007

Study On Modern Port Logistics (Mpl) And Forecasting Container Throughput Of Shanghai Port, Jingye Li

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Strategic Research On The Construction Of Tianjin Northern International Shipping Center, Zongna Li Aug 2007

Strategic Research On The Construction Of Tianjin Northern International Shipping Center, Zongna Li

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Research On Development Strategy Of New Oriental Based On Cooperation Between Laingyungang Port And China Shipping, Yizhou Wei Aug 2007

Research On Development Strategy Of New Oriental Based On Cooperation Between Laingyungang Port And China Shipping, Yizhou Wei

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Research On Competitiveness Of Dalian Port, Zhaobo Xu Aug 2007

Research On Competitiveness Of Dalian Port, Zhaobo Xu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


"Offshore” Or “Shorn Off”: The Oecd’S Harmful Tax Competition Initiative And Development In Small Island Economies, Richard Woodward May 2005

"Offshore” Or “Shorn Off”: The Oecd’S Harmful Tax Competition Initiative And Development In Small Island Economies, Richard Woodward

Books/Book Chapters

The difficulties of developing and executing a sustainable development program in Small Island Economies (SIEs) are well documented. Comparatively small domestic markets, remote export markets, a dearth of natural and human resources, susceptibility to environmental change and natural disasters, plus limitations on the state’s capacity to govern economic activity have narrowed the range of feasible development strategies resulting in a reliance on sectors vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the global economy.


Analisis Kesan-Kesan Kemasukan Pelaburan Langsung Asing (Fdi) Ke Atas Ekonomi Malaysia, Zuriyati Ahmad Jan 2002

Analisis Kesan-Kesan Kemasukan Pelaburan Langsung Asing (Fdi) Ke Atas Ekonomi Malaysia, Zuriyati Ahmad

Student Works (2000-2009)

Peranan pelaburan langsung asing (FDI) sebagai pemangkin kepada pertumbuhan ekonomi Malaysia tidak dapat dinafikan semenjak dari tiga dekad yang lepas. Ia telah memberi banyak sumbangan dan faedah kepada pembangunan negara Malaysia. Malah FDI turut menjadi satu fenomena ekonomi yang penting terutamanya di era globalisasi. Menyedari hakikat ini, kajian yang dilakukan adalah bertujuan untuk melihat kesan­kesan yang dihasilkan oleh kemasukan FDI di Malaysia secara ekonometrik. Kajian selama tiga dekad ini (1970-2000) lebih menumpukan ke atas kesan-kesan kemasukan FDI melalui 3 saluran utama seperti sektor benar (pelaburan swasta, penggunaan swasta, eksport dan import), sektor kewangan dan output pengeluaran. Di samping itu, faktor­faktor …


Challenges Facing By Malaysian Smes In An Increasingly Liberalised And Globalised Economy, Chong Sin Chew Jan 2002

Challenges Facing By Malaysian Smes In An Increasingly Liberalised And Globalised Economy, Chong Sin Chew

Student Works (2000-2009)

In the 80s, the government began to pay more attention to the SMEs and recognised the importance of SMEs in the development of economic and earning the foreign currency through export. In view of the strong relationship between SMEs and economic growth, we need to study the challenges of SME development in facing the increasingly liberalisation and globalisation business environment. The research studies the statuses of SMEs in marketing, problems, government assistance, level of computerization and automation, sources of financing, staff development and their views on advisory services. Analysis on new challenges in a globalised economy and recommendations to further …


The Role Of Development Finance Institutions (Dfis) In The Financing Of Small-Scale Industries (Ssis)., O. E. Essien Sep 2001

The Role Of Development Finance Institutions (Dfis) In The Financing Of Small-Scale Industries (Ssis)., O. E. Essien

Bullion

The post-independence Nigerian government adopted the import-substitution large-scale industrialisation strategy to accelerate the country's industrial development. Industrial output as well as industry's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) declined in the face of the strong national aspiration for the restructuring of the economy and reduction of the dependence on petroleum. Small and medium scale industries have since become the focus of national industrial policy. ln order to put our discussion into proper perspective, we need to know what we mean by SSls in the Nigerian context. The following are the current official definitions of industrial enterprises adopted by the …


Kesan Penubuhan Pusat Zakat Ke Atas Pentadbiran Zakat Di Negeri Pahang, Wahairi Mahmud Jan 2001

Kesan Penubuhan Pusat Zakat Ke Atas Pentadbiran Zakat Di Negeri Pahang, Wahairi Mahmud

Student Works (2000-2009)

In Pahang, the zakat collection system was privatized in January 1996 where the responsibility was given to the Pusat Kutipan Zakat Pahang (PKZP). The company is owned by the Majlis Ugama Islam Dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP) which controls 51 percent of the major shares and the remaining is owned by AI-Zakat Sdn. Bhd. (49 percent). Hence, this dissertation aims to study the impact of the establishment of PKZP on the management of zakat in the state. This six chapters dissertation discusses the professionalism aspects of zakat management since the early days of the Islamic era in comparison to …


Case Study : Business Strategy On Siemen's Power Plant Generation In Malaysia, Wai Chee Wong Jan 2001

Case Study : Business Strategy On Siemen's Power Plant Generation In Malaysia, Wai Chee Wong

Student Works (2000-2009)

The power plant producers in Malaysia is dominated by several market players such as Siemens, ABB, General Electric (GE), supplying hardware equipment, software support programs and after sales professional back up services to the Independent Power Producers(IPP) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). This study highlights the business strategy on Siemens power plant generation operations in Malaysia. This study analyses Siemens' industry's market share, the competition structure, its product plans, its pricing plans, etc. using relevant business models, making remarks and recommendations in order to strengthen its strategic competitive advantage in order to stay ahead or to remain as a major …


Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, June 1991, Central Bank Of Nigeria Jun 1991

Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, June 1991, Central Bank Of Nigeria

CBN Statistical Bulletin

The financial statistics section offers comprehensive data on various financial subsectors, including money and banking, financial markets, non-bank financial institutions, and public finance statistics. Key areas covered include data consolidation of commercial and merchant banks, liquidity ratios, cash reserves, loan/deposit ratios, and credit distribution. Clearing house statistics provide information on volume of transactions within the commercial banking system and the number and value of cheques cleared. Financial markets provide information on new issues, treasury securities, money market assets, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) transactions, and government debt instruments. Public finance statistics include federal government revenue and expenditure, sources such as oil, …


Mike Donaldson's Review Of Te‘O I. J. Fairbairn's Island Entrepreneurs: Problems And Performances In The Pacific, Mike Donaldson Mar 1991

Mike Donaldson's Review Of Te‘O I. J. Fairbairn's Island Entrepreneurs: Problems And Performances In The Pacific, Mike Donaldson

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Tourism In Kiribati, Simon Milne Mar 1991

The Economic Impact Of Tourism In Kiribati, Simon Milne

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


Colin Aislabie's Review Of John M. Hailey's Entrepreneurs And Indigenous Business In The Pacific, Colin Aislabie Mar 1990

Colin Aislabie's Review Of John M. Hailey's Entrepreneurs And Indigenous Business In The Pacific, Colin Aislabie

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


Tourist Hotel Food And Beverage Imports In Fiji And Vanuatu, Larry Dwyer Nov 1989

Tourist Hotel Food And Beverage Imports In Fiji And Vanuatu, Larry Dwyer

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


Te'o I. J. Fairbairn's Review Of Michael T. Skully's Financial Institutions And Markets In The South Pacific, Te'o I. J. Fairbairn Mar 1989

Te'o I. J. Fairbairn's Review Of Michael T. Skully's Financial Institutions And Markets In The South Pacific, Te'o I. J. Fairbairn

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Of The Chinese Economy 1949-1972, Gerald Green May 1972

An Evaluation Of The Chinese Economy 1949-1972, Gerald Green

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 46 page thesis examines trends within the economy of China, focusing on the Five Year Plans, advances in agriculture and industry, and factors influencing economic growth.