Agricultural Supply Response to Trade and Exchange Rate Reforms in Nigeria

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• DEDICATION
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Limitations of the Study
• 1.8 Organization of the Study
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Theoretical Framework
• 2.2 Conceptual Framework
• 2.3 Empirical Review
• 2.4 Gaps in Literature
• CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Study Area
• 3.2 Data Source
• 3.3 Model Specification
• 3.4 Data Analysis
• 3.5 Expected Results
• CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
• 4.1 Descriptive Statistics
• 4.2 Model Estimation
• 4.3 Impulse Response Analysis
• 4.4 Variance Decomposition
• 4.5 Discussion of Findings
• CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
• 5.1 Summary of Findings
• 5.2 Conclusion
• 5.3 Recommendations
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This doctoral thesis investigates the impact of trade and exchange rate reforms on agricultural supply response in Nigeria from 1970 to 2013. The study aims to assess how these reforms affected the prices and outputs of major cash and food crops, thereby contributing to a better understanding of the interplay between macroeconomic policies and agricultural productivity.

• Impact of Trade and Exchange Rate Reforms on Agricultural Supply Response in Nigeria
• Analysis of Price and Output Dynamics of Major Cash and Food Crops
• Exploration of the Effects of Macroeconomic Policies on Agricultural Productivity
• Contribution to the Body of Knowledge on Agricultural Supply Response in Developing Countries
• Identification of Policy Implications for Enhancing Agricultural Growth and Development in Nigeria

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction provides background information on agricultural supply response (ASR) in Nigeria, outlining the context and significance of trade and exchange rate reforms. It states the research problem, objectives, and research questions, emphasizing the need to investigate the effects of these reforms on agricultural production.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review examines theoretical and empirical studies related to ASR and the impact of trade and exchange rate reforms on agricultural output. It provides a comprehensive overview of existing literature and identifies gaps in knowledge that the current study aims to address.
• Chapter Three: Methodology details the research methodology employed in the study, including the study area, data sources, model specification, data analysis techniques, and expected results. This chapter outlines the methods used to gather and analyze data to answer the research questions.
• Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis presents the findings of the study, including descriptive statistics, model estimations, impulse response analysis, and variance decomposition. This chapter analyzes the impact of trade and exchange rate reforms on agricultural output, focusing on the dynamics of prices and production for various commodities.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the impact of trade and exchange rate reforms on agricultural supply response in Nigeria. It delves into the dynamics of prices and outputs of major cash and food crops, highlighting the effects of macroeconomic policies on agricultural productivity in a developing country context. The study utilizes various econometric models and data analysis techniques to assess the relationship between policy reforms and agricultural output.