Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

The empirical analysis of agricultural exports and economic growth in Nigeria

Victor Ushahemba Ijirshar*
  • Victor Ushahemba Ijirshar*
  • Department of Economics, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 29 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 30 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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