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The Impact of Fiscal Federalism on Economic Growth in Nigeria: Evidence from Time Series Analysis (1985–2024)
This study examines the impact of fiscal federalism on economic growth in Nigeria over a 40-year period from 1985 to 2024. Using annual time-series data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, economic growth is proxied by real GDP per capita, while fiscal federalism is measured via three indicators: revenue decentralization (RDC), expenditure decentralization (EXDC), and their simultaneous decentralization (REXDC). The study employs the Augmented Dickey Fuller unit root test, Johansen cointegration technique, an Error Correction Model (ECM), and Granger causality tests.…
