Fiscal Decentralization and Macroeconomic Outcomes in Nigeria

This study examined the fiscal decentralization-economic growth nexus in Nigeria, with objective of establishing causal relationship between measures decentralization and economic covering period 1981-2019. Employing autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique econometrics, analyses revealed that variables employed vis-a-vis federal government, state government local expenditures have a positive significant impact on Nigeria except for expenditure which was not at any level. behaviour is adduced to be function poor governance, corruption other underlying structural challenges Also, it observed while real GDP has private consumption expenditure, its unemployment The therefore concludes nature pattern been inclusive. Consequently, recommended relations governing different tiers reviewed meet existing realities coordinated policy improved governance will enhance space country.