Trade openness and economic growth nexus: Exploring the role of institutional quality in Nigeria

This study attempts to fill the prior knowledge gap in nexus between trade openness and economic growth Nigeria by incorporating role of institutional quality. The covers period from 1984 2017 employs three indicators including total trade, import export trade. Cointegration among variables is examined using ARDL bounds testing approach. results provide evidence a long-run relationship variables. estimates suggest that has significant positive impact on while negative significant. also show effects decreases as quality (quality governance) improves. These empirical have important policy implications for Nigeria. Among others, this highlights needs improve governance country. Good institutions can help channel dividends into growth-enhancing activities.