Poverty, Growth and Inequality in Nigeria: A Case Study.

The study found evidence of worsening inequality and poverty in spite of economic growth. It was found also that male-headed households seem to have fared worse, and that poverty is more pronounced in rural areas and in the northen regions (zones). The poor policy stance during the period is found to have contributed in increased poverty.

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Year of publication:	2000
Authors:	Aigbokhan, B.E.
Institutions:	African Economic Research Consortium
Subject:	POVERTY \| DEVELOPING COUNTRIES \| ECONOMIC REFORM \| ECONOMIC GROWTH

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Series:	African Economic Research Consortium.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	66 pages
Classification:	I31 - General Welfare; Basic Needs; Quality of Life ; I32 - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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