Increase in Per Capita Income: An Indication for Economic Development?


Keyword : Per capita income .Development .Poverty .Unemployment .Economy


Author(s) : Felix I. Ifada

Abstract :   

One of the important factors in the analysis of any nation’s economy is per capita income. It reveals among other things whether the nation’s economy is growing or static. The question whether increase in per capita income signifies that there is economic development is a major concerned of this paper. The method of analysis includes the use of tables, percentage and graphical methods. The reason for the choice of this method is to give a vivid picture and direct comparism of Nigeria per capital income and some other countries in the world, notably among them is the USA, South Korea, Malaysia, etc. However, the study reveals that there is a positive relationship between increase in per capita income and level of economic development, taking into consideration core variables of economic development such as reduction in unemployment rate, poverty level and income inequality level etc. In revamping the economy of Nigeria in terms of economic growth and development, there should be direct investment with massive infrastructure to reduce unemployment level, slash the expenditure on unproductive ventures such as political rallies, campaigns, unjustifiable transfer payment etc. Sacrifice of current consumption as a nation for capital formation /investment. This will increase the national income thereby enhancing the per capital income of the economy.

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