scholarly journals Financial Repression and Inequality towards Economic Growth during the Pandemic in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-52
Author(s):  
Riris Aishah Prasetyowati ◽  
Endah Meiria
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Financial Repression ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
The Impact

Background – During the pandemic, the global economy was greatly affected, including Indonesia. Currently, Indonesian government expenditure is focused on overcoming the impact of the pandemic by implementing policies in various sectors that have a major impact on vulnerable communities. This causes widespread poverty, which is indicated by the occurrence of income inequality due to government policies through financial repression that possibly affects economic growth. Purpose – This study aims, first, to analyze the financial repression policies carried out by the Indonesian government during the pandemic (2019-2021 period) on Indonesia's economic growth as a developing country. The second objective is that the impact of financial repression carried out as a government policy will be studied more deeply on income inequality because most of the Indonesian population works in the informal sector. The third objective is to further analyze the relationship and impact of the two macroeconomic factors (financial repression and income inequality) simultaneously in the midst of a pandemic that affects economic growth in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a quantitative and descriptive exploratory approach with secondary data. Data analysis used simultaneous equations with 2 Stage Least Square. Findings – The results of this study prove that income inequality and financial repression have no significant effect on the level of economic growth in Indonesia. However, in the opposite relationship, if the rate of economic growth is associated with the death rate of the population, which represents the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic, it shows a significant negative effect on the rate of economic growth and income inequality, as well as financial repression. Research limitations – This study is limited by the data period during the pandemic (late 2019 to July 2021) and the availability of data from the Badan Pusat Statistik (Central Bureau of Statistics) and the World Bank. Originality/value – The measurement of financial repression by the money supply and others, as a component of equation 1, and measurement of inequality using the Gini ratio or other poverty index as a component of equation 2. Both equations are linked to Indonesia's economic growth rate.

scholarly journals Government Expenditure and Economic Growth Nexus: Evidence from Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Oyediran, Leye Sherifdeen ◽  
Sanni, Ibrahim ◽  
Adedoyin, Lukman ◽  
Oyewole Olabode Michael
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Least Square ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Fiscal Discipline ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Economic Development And Growth ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The need to better the lots of citizens through government expenditure has raised questions on the impact of government expenditure on the economic development and growth of nations. It is against this background that this paper examined the antecedent effect of government spending on the Nigerian economic growth. The general objective of the study is to ascertain the relationship between government expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria; specifically, the study examined: (i) the significance influence of government capital expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria and (ii) the significance influence of government recurrent expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. The study employed ordinary least square (OLS) multiple regression analysis in estimating the specified model, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the dependent variable, while Capital Expenditure (CAPEXP) and Recurrent Expenditure (REXP) are the independent variables. Data between 1980 – 2013 were collected from secondary sources through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Results showed that in Nigeria, there exist a significant relationship between the government expenditure and economic growth. The study therefore recommends instilling fiscal discipline in government expenditures, and putting in place structural mechanisms to act as surveillance on capital spending so as to boost the nation’s human and social capital.

scholarly journals Impact of Exchange Rate Management on the Nigerian Economic Growth: Empirical Validation

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Friday Osaru Ovenseri Ogbomo ◽  
Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
Exchange Rate Management ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Impact

This paper examined the impact of Exchange Rate Management on economic growth in Nigeria between 1980 and 2015. The study was set to gauge how the management of exchange rate in Nigeria has impacted the economy. The study employed the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method in its analysis. Co-integration and Error Correction Techniques were used to establish the Short-run and Long-run relationships between economic growth and other relevant economic indicators. The result revealed that exchange rate management proxy by various exchange rates regimes in Nigeria was not germane to economic growth. Rather, government expenditure, inflation rate, money supply and foreign direct investment significantly impact on economic growth in Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that the Nigerian economy must diversify her export base to create room for more inflow of foreign exchange.  

scholarly journals Impact of Agricultural Financing on Nigeria Economy

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodele E. Ademola
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Productivity Growth ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Macroeconomic Policies ◽  
Agricultural Finance ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
The Impact

The importance of agricultural surplus for the structural transformation accompanying economic growth is often addressed by development economists. In view of this, the study empirically assesses the impact of agricultural finance on the growth of Nigerian economy. This paper employed secondary data and econometric techniques of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) of multiple regression estimates. The result of the model used suggests that the productivity of investment will be more appropriately financed with resources administered by the commercial and specialized financial institutions. And also, that there are an urgent and sincere needs to expand the credit size to the agricultural sector in order to enhance the productivity growth of the sector. It is recommended that maintenance of credible macroeconomic policies that is pro-investment in overhauling the Agricultural Sector and debt-equity swap option are necessary for an agricultural-led economic growth.

scholarly journals Bank Performance, Risk and Economic Growth: Role of Financial Innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Financial Innovation ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Bank Performance ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Performance Risk ◽  
Test Study ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

 The purpose of study is to examine the impact of financial innovation on bank performance, risk and economic growth in Pakistan. To test study hypotheses, bank level and country level variables are used. Time period of study is 14 years from 2000 to 2013. Data are collected from World Bank, Global Economy, State Bank of Pakistan, Bank Scope databases and Economic Survey of Pakistan. We use correlation matrix and ordinary least square techniques for evaluation. According to hypotheses, we also develop three econometric models to test relationship between depend and independent and control variables. By controlling different variable in model 1, we found positive and statistically significant impact of financial innovation on bank performance. Moreover in model 2 after controlling various bank level indicators we found that financial innovation minimize the risk of bankruptcy. Farther we utilize model 3 to evaluate the relationship between financial innovation and economic growth. Results indicate positive and statistically significant relationship between financial innovation and economic growth.

IMPACT OF CAPITAL MARKET REFORMS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: The Nigerian Experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
OKE MICHAEL OJO ◽  
ADEUSI S.O.
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Market Reforms ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of capital market reforms on the Nigerian economic growth between 1981 and 2010. The prevailing challenges in the World financial markets; especially the capital market justifies the various forms of reforms going on around the World. The ordinary least square method of regression and the Johansen co-integration analysis were employed to analyse the secondary data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, the Nigeria Stock Exchange Fact book and the Nigeria Security and Exchange Commission Reports. The results show that capital reforms positively impact the economic growth. The study recommends among others that government should objectively evaluate enacted laws and reforms agenda in a manner that will enhance economic growth rather than considering political issues before embarking on reforms.

Government Expenditure on Infrastructure as a Driver for Economic Growth in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Amadi Kelvin Chijioke ◽  
Alolote Ibim Amadi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Government Spending ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Vector Error Correction ◽  
Inverse Effect ◽  
Augmented Dickey Fuller ◽  
The Government

This study primary examines the effects of government infrastructural expenditure on economic development in Nigeria. Secondary data sourced from reported annual spending on selected infrastructure and annual Gross Domestic Products were statistically analyzed. The data treatments used for the secondary data were unit root and co-integration tests using Augmented Dickey–Fuller and Phillip–Perron model. Weighted least square was also used to test the sample of 37-year annual time series using vector error correction model. The data analysis was done with descriptive statistics. Findings from the study revealed that government spending on transport, communication, education and health infrastructure have significant effects on economic growth; spending on agriculture and natural resources infrastructure recorded a significant inverse effect on economic growth in Nigeria. An element of fiscal illusion was observed in the government spending on agriculture and natural resources indicating that government is not contributing as much as the private sector in spending on agriculture and natural resources infrastructure in Nigeria.

Globalisation, Economic Growth and Income Inequality in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-212
Author(s):  
NWOSA Philip Ifeakachukwu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Vector Error Correction ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Financial Globalisation

This article examines the link between globalisation, economic growth and income inequality in Nigeria using annual secondary data over the period 1981–2018. Specifically, it attempts to examine the following questions: (a) What is the direction of causation among globalisation, economic growth and inequality? (b) What is the impact of globalisation and economic growth on inequality? (iii) Do trade globalisation and financial globalisation have differential impacts on inequality in Nigeria? The article used both vector error correction modelling (VECM) and auto-regressive distributed lag (ARDL) techniques. The VECM results show a unidirectional causality from inequality and globalisation to economic growth in the long run, whereas a unidirectional causation was observed from inequality to economic growth in the short run. The ARDL estimate shows that globalisation and economic growth are significant determinants of inequality in Nigeria. Furthermore, it is observed that trade and financial globalisation influenced income inequality differently. In the light of these findings, the article recommends that the foreign direct investment should be channelled towards empowering the poor, and the dividends of economic growth should be evenly distributed to reduce the income inequality gap.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN DAERAH, TINGKAT PARTISIPASI ANGKATAN KERJA, DAN INFLASI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI SUMATERA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Aisyah Syafitri ◽  
Ariusni Ariusni
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Labor Force Participation ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Data Documentation

This study aims to determine the effect of regional financial performance, labor force participation rates, and inflation on economic growth in West Sumatra. The data used are secondary data in the form of time series with a period of time from 1987 to 2017, with the technique of collecting data documentation and library studies obtained from the institutions and agencies concerned. The variables used are government expenditure, investment, balance funds, labor force participation rates, inflation and economic growth. The research methods used are: (1) Ordinanry Least Square (OLS), (2) Classical Assumption Test. The results of the study show that (1) Government expenditure has a positive and significant effect on economic growth. (2) FDI investment has a negative and not significant effect on economic growth. (3) Balancing Funds have a positive and significant effect on economic growth. (4) Work Force Participation Level has a negative and significant effect on economic growth. (5) Inflation has a negative and significant effect on economic growth (6) Government Expenditures, Investment, Balancing Funds, Labor Force Participation Levels and Inflation have a significant effect on economic growth in West Sumatra.

scholarly journals Trends in Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth of India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Income ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
The State ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
The Impact

Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) are welcomed by various host countries with multiple objectives such as capital infusion, technological up-gradation and managerial know-how. This measure is carried out at substantial cost of offering various incentives in terms of providing land for industrial investments, supply of uninterrupted power, ensuring problem free labour relation environment etc. These measures are taken by any government on a basis which will have a specific time frame, in order to not let investment become a drain on the economy of the host country. This study intends to evaluate the impact of FDI on the economic growth of India and in the state of Tamil Nadu, the most industrialised and urbanised economy in India. With proactive governance and path breaking policy initiatives and structural reforms, the state has emerged as one of the leading industrialised states of India. The period of this study has been taken for ten years from 2008-09 to 2018-19. The data on the inflow of FDI during this period and the flow of FDI from various source countries have been collected along with the data on various economic parameters pertaining to infrastructure such Gross National Income (GNI), Net National Income (NNI) and Per Capita Net National Income (PCNI). The data collected for the study are entirely the secondary data published by both the state and central governments. The analysed results of the study reveal that the inflow of FDI into India during the study period has been consistent and been growing significantly, as the economy of the country and the dynamic transformation of global economy demanded. This inflow of FDIs has consistently created a positive impact on the economic indicators, making it an essential factor to be very attentively looked after for a sustained growth.

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