Unemployment and Human Capital Loss in Nigeria

Omini Eko, Eko and Adofu, Ilemona (2022) Unemployment and Human Capital Loss in Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, 13 (3). pp. 31-39. ISSN 2581-821X

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Abstract

The paper compares trends in unemployment and human capital loss over a life-cycle period. Brain drain, infant mortality rate and out of school children are used as proxies for human capital loss, and their trend relationships with unemployment rate were analyzed between the period 1999–2019. The study adopted descriptive method of analysis. Findings showed that unemployment exacerbates brain drain, infant mortality rate and out of school children over a life time period. The author however recommends the development of tertiary education, and most especially vocational education in order to contribute to job creation and reduce the negative effect of unemployment. Also, implementation of requisite health policies and programmes that will reduce infant mortality rate will also reduce human capital loss in Nigeria.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Impact Archive > Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 01 Mar 2023 05:03
Last Modified: 06 Jul 2024 06:19
URI: http://research.sdpublishers.net/id/eprint/1348

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