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引用次数: 8
摘要
尼日利亚庞氏骗局的泛滥似乎与2016年初官方宣布经济衰退的时间一致。因此,对该国经济衰退与庞氏骗局之间的关系进行实证调查是有意义的。本研究以Robert Merton的应变理论为理论基础,以两个研究目标和一个假设为指导。采用滚雪球抽样技术,从里弗斯州、巴耶尔萨州和阿南布拉州选取了135名庞氏骗局参与者。对结果进行了表格、图表和图形的描述性分析。调查结果显示,MMM、Ultimate cycler、Givers Forum、Get Help World Wide是尼日利亚主要的庞氏骗局。研究还发现,庞氏骗局是应对经济衰退的一种策略。该报告认为,在经济低迷得到充分解决和经济改革之前,庞氏骗局将继续在尼日利亚蓬勃发展。它建议通过有效的经济多样化政策来振兴经济,这些政策将加强社会经济生计的提供,作为缓解衰退造成的紧张的缓解剂。
Ponzi Schemes: An Analysis on Coping with Economic Recession in Nigeria
The proliferation of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria appear to coincide with the official declaration of economic recession in early 2016. It is therefore pertinent to empirically investigate the nexus between the recession and Ponzi schemes in the country. Anchored theoretically on Robert Merton’s Strain Theory the study was guided by two research objectives and one hypothesis. The snow-balling sampling technique was used to select 135 Ponzi scheme participants from Rivers, Bayelsa and Anambra States. Descriptive analysis of the results was undertaken in tables, charts and graphs. The findings revealed amongst others that MMM, Ultimate cycler, Givers Forum, Get Help World Wide were the major Ponzi schemes in Nigeria. It was also found that Ponzi schemes are a coping strategy for economic recession. The paper posits that until the economic downturn is adequately addressed and the economy revamped, Ponzi schemes would continue to thrive in Nigeria. It recommended economic revitalisation through effective economic diversification policies that will enhance provision of socio-economic livelihood as palliatives to recession induced strain.