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Inflationary Trends and the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Nigeria
This study investigated the effect of inflationary trends on the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the period spanning from 1990 to 2024. Inflation was proxied using four key indices: Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), Core Inflation Rate (CIR), and Wholesale Price Index (WPI), while SME growth was measured through their contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (SMECGDP). The study adopted an ex-post facto research design, utilizing annual secondary time series data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) …
