The Impact of Street Market Trading on Urban Markets

Academic Paper , 2022 , 39 Pages , Grade: 4

Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of street trading in the urban market: a case study of Terminus. This is achieved through the following objectives: 1) to identify the socio-economic variables influencing street trading within the Terminus market; 2) to examine the pattern of street trading in the study area; 3) to assess the environmental implication of street trading within the study area.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Research Problem
• 1.3 Aim and Objectives
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Conceptual Framework
• 2.2.1 Concept of Street Trading
• 2.2.2 Causes of Street Trading
• 2.2.3 Place Concept
• 2.3 Theoretical Framework
• 2.3.1 Marxian Economic Theory
• 2.3.2 Central Place Theory
• 2.3.3 Waste Hierarchy Theory
• 2.3.4 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
• 2.4 Literature Review
• 2.4.1 The Perceptions of the Role Street Traders Play
• 2.4.2 Predisposing Influence of Street Trading
• 2.4.3 Patterns and Composition of Street Trading
• 2.4.4 Defining informal street trading
• 2.4.5 Growth of informal street trading
• 2.4.6 Sessional
• 2.4.7 Festivity
• 2.4.8 Permanently
• 2.5 The solution to street trading
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.3 Population of the study
• 3.4 Sample size
• 3.5 Research methodology
• 3.6 Research instrument
• CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Data analysis
• 4.2.1 Administered Questionnaire
• 4.2.2 Sex of Respondents
• 4.2.3 Age Composition of Respondents
• 4.2.4 Educational level of Respondents
• 4.2.5 Ethnicity of Respondents
• 4.2.6 Type of Commodities Sold
• 4.2.7 Capital Base of Trade
• 4.2.8 Sales per day
• 4.2.9 Mode of Conveyance of Goods
• 4.2.10 Reasons for not using designated shops
• 4.2.11 Engagement in other works apart from Trading
• 4.3 Summary of Major Findings

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to investigate the causes and effects of street trading in Nigeria. It seeks to understand the role street trading plays in the urban economy and the challenges it poses to urban planning and environmental management. The study will also propose possible solutions to address the identified problems.

• The social and economic impact of street trading
• The role of street trading in urban development
• The challenges of regulating street trading
• The environmental impact of street trading
• Potential solutions to address the problems associated with street trading

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter one introduces the research by providing background information on street trading and its significance in developing countries. It outlines the research problem, aims, objectives, research questions, and the scope of the study. Chapter two delves into the existing literature on street trading, examining its conceptual framework, theoretical underpinnings, and the perceptions of its role in society. It explores various aspects of street trading, including its predisposing influences, patterns, and definitions.

Chapter three focuses on the research methodology used in the study, including the population, sample size, data collection methods, and instruments. Chapter four presents and analyzes the collected data, examining the demographic characteristics of respondents, types of commodities sold, capital base of trade, and other relevant factors.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Street trading, informal economy, urban development, environmental management, economic development, social impact, urban planning, regulation, Nigeria.

• Course: Business management
• Grade: 4
• Author: Timothy Christopher (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 39
• Catalog Number: V1284525
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346742209
• ISBN (Book): 9783346742216
• Language: English
• Tags: impact, street, market, trading, urban, markets