The appraisal of Entrepreneurship and SME on Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 8
Abstract
This paper examines the appraisal of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) on Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigerian. Survey research design was adopted. Data obtained were analyzed with means and standard deviation. Z-test statistical technique was used to test whether Entrepreneurship and SME as a profitable venture enhanced sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. The paper found that Entrepreneurship has contributed significantly to enhance sustainable economic growth of Nigeria through mobilization of individual savings and channeling of such in productive investment as a major source of domestic capital formation in economy. Consequently, it is recommended among others that there should be policies that will emphasis more on technical education at all levels, for the training and development of human capital capacity building across the country. Keywords: Entrepreneurship and SME, Sustainability and Economic Growth.
Authors and Affiliations
Raymond A. Ezejiofor, Moses C. Olise, Ezenyirimba Emmanuel, Otugo Nkiru Esther
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