O. Falola

Influence of administration, social and community, economic, and transfer services on gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria

This study examines the relationship between various sectors of government expenditures and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1981 to 2023. Utilizing a robust regression model, our analysis reveals that GDP is influenced by allocations in administrative, social and community services, economic services, and transfer sectors. The results of the robust regression analysis revealed significant coefficients for each sector of government expenditures. Administrative expenditures and social and community services expenditures were found to have a positive effect on GDP, indicating that investments in these areas contribute positively to economic growth. Conversely, economic services expenditures exhibited a negative impact on GDP, suggesting a potential need for further examination of the allocation and effectiveness of resources in this sector. Additionally, the transfer services sector showed a positive influence on GDP, emphasizing the importance of resource transfers in stimulating economic activity.