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MACROECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE IN WEST AFRICA: A PVAR APPROACH TO NIGERIA, GHANA, AND CAMEROON

Chukwuma Ebimo Amadi·Ifeanyi Tamunotonye Wokoma
Published 02 June 2025
Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025)
pp. 12-30
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Chukwuma Ebimo Amadi
    Department of Mathematics, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
    NG
  2. 2
    Ifeanyi Tamunotonye Wokoma
    Department of Agric. and Applied Economics, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
    NG

This study investigates the macroeconomic linkages among three West African countries—Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon—using a Panel Vector Autoregression (PVAR) model. By utilizing panel data, which combines both cross-sectional and time-series dimensions, we explore the dynamic interrelationships and transmission mechanisms of key macroeconomic variables across these nations. The PVAR approach allows us to account for individual country heterogeneity while capturing the joint evolution of the variables over time. The study applies data spanning several years to analyze how macroeconomic shocks in one country influence the economic performance of the others. Our findings highlight significant interdependencies among the economies, underscoring the importance of coordinated policy frameworks in the West African region. The results provide empirical evidence for regional macroeconomic integration and support the formulation of more unified and responsive economic policies within the region.

JournalInternational Journal of Data Science and Statistics
ISSN3065-0577
Volume / IssueVol. 13, No. 1 (2025)
Pages12-30
Published02 June 2025
DOI10.5281/zenodo.15574472
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Amadi , C., Wokoma , I. (2025). MACROECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE IN WEST AFRICA: A PVAR APPROACH TO NIGERIA, GHANA, AND CAMEROON. International Journal of Data Science and Statistics, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 12-30. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15574472

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