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 Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (JESR), Vol. 11 No. 1 and 2 (2025)



Multiple Shocks, Income and Consumption Pattern of Civil Servants in Benue State: A Coping Strategy Perspective



Abstract

This study examines the impact of multiple shocks (economic, social, health, environmental, and work-related) on the income and consumption patterns of civil servants in Benue State, Nigeria. It identifies coping strategies employed by the affected civil servants to mitigate the adverse effects of these shocks. Using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (Descriptive and inferential statistics) and qualitative insights (Focus Group Discussion), the study finds that shocks significantly reduce income and alter consumption behaviors, forcing prioritization of basic needs and reliance on diverse coping mechanisms such as expense reduction, farming activities, and credit use. The findings contribute to understanding public sector resilience and the development of targeted policies to enhance economic stability for civil servants amid recurring shocks.



Key words: shocks, income, consumption patterns, civil servants, coping strategies, Benue State, economic resilience

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