Overview of Monetary Policy in Nigeria

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Date

2007-12

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Central Bank of Nigeria

Abstract

This article provides and overview of monetary policy which is the instruments at the disposal of the monetary authorities to influence the availability and cost of credit/money M with the ultimate objective of achieving price stability. This overview is with reference to Nigeria.

Description

Ibeabuchi at the time of going to press was a Deputy Director in the Monetary Policy Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Keywords

Monetary policy, Interest rate, Nigeria, Interest rate, Money supply, Monetary Policy Instruments, Open market operations, Base money

Citation

Ibeabuchi, S. N. (2007). Overview of Monetary Policy in Nigeria. Economic and Financial Review.45(4): 15-37