International migrant remittances and labour force participation in Nigeria

This study examines the effect of remittances inflow to Nigeria on labour force participation in the country using the propensity score matching and Heckman two‐step benchmark model. With data sourced from Nigeria's 2015/16 General Household Survey, results reveal that receipt of remittances in...

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Published in:	African development review Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 125 - 137
Main Authors:	Nwokoye, Ebele Stella, Igbanugo, Clement Izuchukwu, Dimnwobi, Stephen Kelechi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-06-2020
Subjects:	Business Developing countries Economic activity Economic development general household survey Labor force Labor force participation labour force participation LDCs Nigeria Propensity remittance inflow Remittances Urban areas Ventures Nigeria
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