THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION COST ON CONSUMERS RETAIL GOODS PRICES

THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION COST ON CONSUMERS RETAIL GOODS PRICES

ABSTRACT

The impact of transportation cost on consumers retails goods prices (A case study of Gariki Market, Enugu South Local Government Area Enugu State).  The study was carried out to the wholesales and retails.

Data was collected using questionnaire that was distributed to the wholesalers and retailers in the market.

       The generated data was analyzed using descriptive statistic tool and the major findings made include the following:

i.               Cost of transportation affects agricultural goods retails than manufactured goods retailers.

ii.              Profit maximization was not always their desire for most dealers goes into business in order to avoid being idle.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    Introduction

1.1        Background of the study

1.2        Statement of problem

1.3        Objective of the Study

1.4        Research Hypothesis

1.5        Significance or rationale of the study

1.6       Scope and Limitation of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

2.0        Literature Review

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1   Research Methodology

3.2    Sources of Data

3.3    Primary Sources of Data

3.4    Population of the Study

3.5    Determination of Sample Size

3.6    Instrument for Data Collection

3.7    Testing for Reliability and Validity

3.8    Administration of Questionnaire

3.9    Method of Data Presentation and Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION

4.1    Interpretation of Data

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION S

5.1      Summary of Findings

5.2      Recommendations

5.3      Suggested area for Further Study

5.4      Conclusion

Bibliography

Questionnaire

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   INTRODUCTION

1.2   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

        In ancient days as life started mankind began to nurse the need for basic necessities of life for physiological satisfaction as food, shelter, safety, among other things.

At first man tried to provide the necessary things to satisfy his needs to engaging in hunting, fishing, and some selected cultivation and planting of food crops and frund shelter among trees, shades as well as applying plants leaves to cover his nakedness.

THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION COST ON CONSUMERS RETAIL GOODS PRICES