Examining the Relative Roles of Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria

This study examines the relative relevance of domestic investment (DI) and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic performance in Nigeria (1980-2014). In an attempt to achieve this broad objective, annual time series data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)'s Statistical Bulletin...

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Main Authors: Evans S. Osabuohien, Ayobami O. Soogun, Ese Urhie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EconJournals 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues
Online Access:http://mail.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/2753
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author Evans S. Osabuohien
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description This study examines the relative relevance of domestic investment (DI) and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic performance in Nigeria (1980-2014). In an attempt to achieve this broad objective, annual time series data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)'s Statistical Bulletin, which was estimated using Vector Error Correction (VEC) technique, among others. The results, inter alia, show that both DI and FDI had significant effect on Nigeria's economic performance; however, the influence of the former was observed to be far greater than the latter with marked difference both in terms of the level of significance and size. Thus, the study recommends, among others, the need for government to create the ambience that will enable domestic investors to thrive, on one hand, and be complemented by foreign investment, on the other. Keywords: Domestic investment, Foreign direct investment, Economic performance, Vector error correction model JEL Classifications: F21; F23
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spelling doaj.art-d5c7af8f8efe49c49e2c9ed444af1b212023-02-15T16:17:33ZengEconJournalsInternational Journal of Economics and Financial Issues2146-41382017-08-0174Examining the Relative Roles of Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments in NigeriaEvans S. Osabuohien0Ayobami O. Soogun1Ese UrhieCovenant UniversityCovenant UniversityThis study examines the relative relevance of domestic investment (DI) and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic performance in Nigeria (1980-2014). In an attempt to achieve this broad objective, annual time series data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)'s Statistical Bulletin, which was estimated using Vector Error Correction (VEC) technique, among others. The results, inter alia, show that both DI and FDI had significant effect on Nigeria's economic performance; however, the influence of the former was observed to be far greater than the latter with marked difference both in terms of the level of significance and size. Thus, the study recommends, among others, the need for government to create the ambience that will enable domestic investors to thrive, on one hand, and be complemented by foreign investment, on the other. Keywords: Domestic investment, Foreign direct investment, Economic performance, Vector error correction model JEL Classifications: F21; F23 http://mail.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/2753
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title Examining the Relative Roles of Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria
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title_short Examining the Relative Roles of Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria
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