ECONOMIC GROWTH, AIR POLLUTION AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN NIGERIA
Lawal, Nurudeen Abiodun , Adekoya, Adesola Kehinde ,Osinusi, Kunle Bankole and Agbatogun, Kehinde Kabir
Volume 4 Issue 2
Abstract
The study examined air pollution, health outcomes and economic growth in Nigeria spanning from 1990 to 2020. Three hypotheses guided the study. OLS and Co-integration analysis technique were employed in obtaining the numerical estimates and the long-run relationship between the variables. The findings revealed that the long run relationship between air pollution, health outcomes and economic growth in Nigeria was found to be negative. In other words, there is an indirect and negative relationship between air pollution, health outcomes and economic growth in Nigeria. For a number of reasons, the government should prioritize building up the healthcare system and providing high-quality medical care. First, social welfare is adversely impacted by the poor health infrastructure. Second, spending on public health and human capital boosts labour productivity, which in turn leads to higher economic growth and revenue. Effective energy management policies are a crucial precondition for reducing air pollution emissions without negatively impacting economic activity. Similarly, even while achieving economic development is the primary goal, it is crucial to examine methods that enhance the value of the atmosphere. Keywords: Air Pollution, Health Outcomes, Economic Growth
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