2008 Financial Crisis and the Deviation from the Taylor Rule

In this paper, we derive possible causes of the 2008 financial crisis, as well as provide evidence of a possible deviation from the Taylor rule by the Federal Reserve. This research draws up mostly primary sources such as published books and speeches by John B. Taylor himself, as well as articles from academic journals related to the topic. Other prior research tends to take a side on the argument as to whether the Federal Reserve deviated or not. This paper serves as a descriptive analysis of different sides of the argument to come up with suggestions regarding the Fed’s actions

Financial Incentives to Support Family Care-Givers of Older Adults in Nigeria: a Policy Consideration

Ageing has become a global phenomenon and indeed a critical policy issue receiving some recognition by governments of developed countries where it is reflected in the government’s vital document of economic and social development strategy. Globally, the greatest increase in the number of older people is occurring in the developing and middle income countries and Nigeria is not an exception. All over the world, family caregivers continue to be the primary source of care-giving for elderly people, and their own care-related stress, financial strain and compromised health – is often overlooked.  However, many developed countries have implemented a number of policies that directly or indirectly target family carers of elderly persons. This is based on the fact that they realise that care-giving is associated with a significant reduction in employment and hours of work, especially for individuals providing a high intensity of care. This paper therefore is an attempt to propose one way of supporting and maintaining the supply of family care in Nigeria so  that this very important societal resource is harnessed. The paper present what is happening in other countries and based on that suggest what could be done in Nigeria to support care givers of elderly people. Keywords: care-giving, financial, incentive, family, elderl

Knowledge Of Infant Nutritional Needs Among Residents Of Nsukka Cultural Zone Of Enugu State, Nigeria.

Most children in Nigeria fall sick as a result of eating inappropriate food for a long period of time. Studies have shown that poor nutrition prevents children and communities from participating fully in social and economic life. In view of the above, the study examined the knowledge of infant nutritional needs among residents of Nsukka cultural zone in Enugu State, Nigeria.. Ten focus group discussions (FGDS) were held with 6 groups of mothers and 4 groups of fathers comprising young and old groups. The data were processed and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (Spss). The study found that many families are not aware that they can mash carrot, potato and cucumber and mix with meat broth and spoon feed their children. The findings indicated that low income groups seem to have more knowledge of infant nutrition than the medium and high income groups, though this relationship is not statistically significant (P? .126) The findings highlighted the need to employ education to correct many of these cultural practices in infant feeding practices mostly found in rural Nigeria. Key Words: Child health, Nutritional needs, Education, infant mortality, knowledge, malnutrition, The Nigeria

Challenges and Implications of Genesis 2:18 – 24 on Same-Sex Marriage for the Contemporary Society

The paper examined biblical marriage from the perspective of Genesis 2:18. The text established the divine institution and order for marriage which is simply expressed in a man and woman union. Other implications of this sacred union were glaringly elucidated through the hermeneutical study and literary analysis of some key words in the text. The study also reflected on some threats to the marriage institution but with particular emphasis on some same-sex challenge. It was identified in the paper that same- sex debate constitutes a major force that marriage contends with in contemporary society. While considering the various arguments supporting Same-sex, the paper emphasized that the practice of homosexuality is detrimental to marriage and the society in terms of procreation, morality, family life and natural sexual fulfillment. It is an affair which challenges Gods authority and integrity and consequently invites divine judgment

Complex roles of families in enabling sex trafficking in Edo, Nigeria

Families are an expected haven for their members but could present threats in some contexts. Part of a large-scale PhD study with 101 participants, empirical findings on the roles played by families in encouraging sex trafficking in Edo, Nigeria are presented here. Using in-depth interviews and group discussions, data were elicited from actors within trafficking in persons. Core findings included the exploitation of roles and responsibilities in families towards enabling sex trafficking, the abuse of shared meanings of family in communities, and the exploitation of vulnerable families. Vulnerable families were identified to lack fathers or those whose parents were older adults and/or uneducated. Thus, women in such families were at greater risk of being trafficked. For conceptual understanding of these family roles in sex trafficking, we employed structure-agency insights. In all, anti-sex trafficking interventions must begin with families as the smallest unit of interventions.<br/

Complex roles of families in enabling sex trafficking in Edo, Nigeria

Families are an expected haven for their members but could present threats in some contexts. Part of a large-scale PhD study with 101 participants, empirical findings on the roles played by families in encouraging sex trafficking in Edo, Nigeria are presented here. Using in-depth interviews and group discussions, data were elicited from actors within trafficking in persons. Core findings included the exploitation of roles and responsibilities in families towards enabling sex trafficking, the abuse of shared meanings of family in communities, and the exploitation of vulnerable families. Vulnerable families were identified to lack fathers or those whose parents were older adults and/or uneducated. Thus, women in such families were at greater risk of being trafficked. For conceptual understanding of these family roles in sex trafficking, we employed structure-agency insights. In all, anti-sex trafficking interventions must begin with families as the smallest unit of interventions.<br/

Perceived Barriers to Accessing and Adhering to Antiretroviral Therapy by People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

There have been various studies on barriers to accessing and adhering to Anti Retroviral Therapy by People with HIV/AIDS. This paper presents empirical data using questionnaire and interview on barriers to accessing ART by PLWHAs.  The study was carried out in Akwa Ibom state Nigeria using a cross sectional survey design with questionnaire and in-depth interview. Five hundred and forty (540) respondents were drawn from twenty (20) support groups in the state. They were selected only on the basis of their willingness to participate in the study. Ten respondents who were not administered questionnaire to were interviewed. Findings suggest that side effects of the drugs appear to be a major barrier as 67.2 percent of the respondents attested to that. Also it was found that due to fear of stigmatization, some of the PLWHAs visit ART centres far from their place of residence  and so distance and waiting period before one is attended to by health personnel became a barrier for them but not for others. We suggest the need for more enlightenment of the public to reduce stigmatization. Also health personnel should educate the PLWHAs more on how to manage the side effects. There is also need to sustain the progress made so far in reducing some of the barriers to accessing ART and one way of sustaining is by educating and organising on the job training for health personnel periodically. Keywords: Barriers, Access, ART, Side effects, PLWHAs, Nigeria

Should Internal Displacement Mean Deprivation of Healthcare for Women and Children in Nigeria?

Nigeria accounts for a high percentage of globally displaced persons, most of whom are women and children. Health conditions of women and children in camps of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been topical, and so much of concern is on their access to quality healthcare services in the camps. The study adopts Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) in capturing responses of 12 officials from the Kuje and Fariya IDP Camps in Abuja and Maiduguri respectively. It also adopted the use of thematic analysis in analyzing the data. Findings showed that healthcare facilities exist in these camps, despite occurrences indicating poor health conditions of the IDPs. The study concluded that health inequities persist in both camps, and that the challenges facing the available health facilities should be adequately addressed. Among the challenges were corruption, poor staffing, poor environmental conditions, bureaucratic bottlenecks, and absence of adequate and well-trained social service professionals

Living with vesico-vaginal fistula: experiences of women awaiting repairs in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

 Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) is one of maternal health problems confronting public health workers in Nigeria today. Information on how women suffering from this condition cope is important in that it can inform the design and delivery of programmes and interventions to address the challenges that face victims of VVF. The objective of this study was to highlight how women living with VVF cope with the health problem in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.  In-depth interviews were conducted with ten women awaiting repairs at the National Fistula Centre at Abakaliki in Nigeria. Six of the women have lived with the health problem for more than ten years. Findings show that nearly all the women attributed their health problem to supernatural causes. The women stated that they go through a lot of physical and emotional problems. Some of the ways they have devised of physically coping with the problem include bathing regularly and use of strips of old wrappers as pads. Many of them cope emotionally and financially by attending religious gatherings and having some form of income yielding business. The study recommends the need for repairs to go hand in hand with vocational training so that they will have some income yielding business after repairs.