A Simulation of the Removal of Fuel Subsidy and the Performance of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria using a Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Approach

A Simulation of the Removal of Fuel Subsidy and the Performance of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria using a Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Approach

~ 6a187a684f3cafb180dafbfe93f39c1c.200x200
This study analysed the response of the agricultural sector to the removal of subsidy on refined petroleum in Nigeria, given its strategic role as a critical sector. Using a dynamic energy-environment CGE model based on the 2006 Nigerian Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), the study presents the results of the response of the agricultural sector to three different simulation scenarios. These...
 
Published at Covenant Journal of Business & Social Sciences
Volume 8
Issue 1
Pages 11
Published in 2017
 
Download 142.09 kB
 
 
 
Akinyemi Opeyemi., Alege Philip, Ajayi Oluseyi, Adediran Oluwasogo and Urhie Ese
AKINYEMI OPEYEMI » Dr Akinyemi is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Economics and Development Studies at Covenant University, Nigeria. She obtained her Bachelor, Masters and doctoral degrees from Covenant University in 2009, 2012 and 2017 respectively. Her main research interests include Energy Economics (specifically energy policy and environmental quality), sustainable development economics and... view full profile
Akinyemi Opeyemi
 
Other publications by this author (view profile)
 
 
ENERGY SUPPLY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA
 
Fuel Subsidy Reform and Environmental Quality in Nigeria
 
Large Scale Foreign Land Deals and Agricultural Trade in Africa
 
Energy Security and the Green Growth Agenda in Africa: Exploring Trade-offs and Synergies
 
Twin Deficit in Nigeria: A Re-Examination
 
Energy Pricing Policy and Environmental Quality in Nigeria: A Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Approach
 
Energy Security, Trade and Transition to Green Economy in Africa
 
Electricity Consumption and Economic Development in Nigeria