مجلة الباحث الإقتصادي
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 216-231
2025-12-30

Econometric Assessment Of The Impact Of Conflict On Youth Unemployment In Nigeria (2003-2023)

Authors : Kalu Ebere Ume . Lawal Faith Chidinma . Yalouli Tarek .

Abstract

This study examines the impact of conflict intensity on youth unemployment in Nigeria from 2000 to 2023 using an autoregressive distributed lag model. The findings indicate that the fatality rate and conflict frequency significantly increase youth unemployment, while the population of internally displaced persons has a negative but insignificant effect. The study recommends implementing effective conflict resolution and prevention strategies to mitigate their impact on youth unemployment.

Keywords

conflict intensity ; fatality rate ; youth unemployment ; internaly displaced persons