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Poverty Trends and Poverty Dynamics: Analysis of Nigerian's first†ever National Panel Survey Data

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  • God'stime Osekhebhen Eigbiremolen

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Using an improved poverty line, this paper provides incidence and trends of poverty and examines poverty dynamics in Nigeria using the General Household Survey panel data. Estimates show a considerably lower poverty incidence compared with previous figures. Poverty incidence, however, increased, albeit marginally, within the periods under study. Results from transition model indicate that small households and male†headed households are less likely to remain in poverty, less likely to fall into poverty and more likely to stay non†poor. Estimates from consumption growth model identify a low level of initial education, large initial household size and lack of economic opportunities as factors that keep households in poverty over time. Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • God'stime Osekhebhen Eigbiremolen, 2018. "Poverty Trends and Poverty Dynamics: Analysis of Nigerian's first†ever National Panel Survey Data," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 30(4), pages 691-706, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:30:y:2018:i:4:p:691-706
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.3342
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    1. Nakhli, Mohamed Sahbi & Gaies, Brahim, 2021. "Political risk and financial development in Nigeria: Can credit buy social peace?," The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 82(C), pages 55-62.
    2. Stephen Dauda, Rasaki & Joel Oyeleke, Olusola, 2021. "Poverty And Inequality: The Challenges To Sustainable Development In Nigeria," Ilorin Journal of Economic Policy, Department of Economics, University of Ilorin, vol. 8(2), pages 1-16, June.

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