REVIEW OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY

REVIEW OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3 Purpose/objective of the study

1.4 Significance of the study

1.5 Limitations of the study

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 Review of related literature

CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Research, design and methodology

3.2. Sources of data (secondary source only)

3.3. Location of data

3.4 Method of data collection (literature work only)

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1 Summary of finding

CHAPTER FIVE

5.1 Recommendation and conclusion.

CHPATER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) started with effect from 2002 fiscal year, adopt a medium term perspective monetary policy framework. Unlike earlier program which where designed for one year, the new programmes is for a two year period beginning January 2002 to December 2003. the shift is in recognition of the fact that monetary policy actions affect the ultimate objectives of policy with a substantial lag. Thus, the current shift will free monetary policy implementation from the problem of time inconsistency and minimize over reaction due to temporary shock..

This circular outlines the monetary, credit, foreign trade and exchange policy guideline applicable to bank and others financial institution in Nigeria in 2002/2003. in particular, monetary and credit policy will be implemented within the framework of the medium term programme. The guidelines will be subjected to fine turning in the light of development in monetary and financial market conditions, as well as the performance of the economy, which could be conveyed to the relevant institutions in supplementary circulars as necessary. The circular contains four major sections and four appendices following the in production, which is section 1, section 2 review the development in the economy and policy environment in 201 and thus 2002/2003. section 3 outlines the monetary and credit policy financial institutions in fiscal 2002, while the foreign trade and exchange policy measures are highlighted in section 4. the appendices contain prudential guidelines for licensed banks and reporting format.

REVIEW OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY