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Growth Limits: A Conceptual Analysis for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

In the school of development thought, growth has been identified as a viable alternative to the challenge of poverty and economic backwardness.However, the ecologist have continuously challenged the growth position in relation to environmental degradation and depletion.It is against this background, this study examined the limits to growth in Nigeria beyond which there will be inimical consequences for the environment.Using time series data between 1970 and 2014, Chow estimates were used for breakpoint regression analysis.It was discovered that below the identified growth limit, there are curr…