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Comparative Analysis of Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment Generation during the Military and Civilian Regimes in Nigeria (1980-2012)

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This study examined the comparative analysis of impact of trade liberalization on employment generation in military and civilian regimes in Nigeria. This was with the goal of comparing how trade liberalization affects employment generation during the military and civilian regimes in Nigeria. Secondary data were used for the study. Annual data from 1980 to 2012 on variables such as employment level, import, export, exchange rate, interest rate and foreign direct investment in Nigeria were sourced from CBN Statistical Bulletin, National Bureau of Statistics (various editions) and World Development Indicator (WDI). Tables, graphs Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Error Correction Model (ECM) were used for the analysis of the data.

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  • Yemi Meroyi, 2016. "Comparative Analysis of Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment Generation during the Military and Civilian Regimes in Nigeria (1980-2012)," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 6(11), pages 110-134, November.
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