Abstract

This study examines the impact of monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria.The study uses time-series data covering the range of 1975 to 2010.The effects of stochastic shocks of each of the endogenous variables are explored using Error Correction Model (ECM). The study shows that Long run relationship exists among the variables. Also, the core finding of this study shows that inflation rate, exchange rate and external reserve are significant monetary policy instruments that drive growth in Nigeria .It is therefore recommended that the establishment of primary and secondary government bond markets that can also increase the efficiency of monetary policy and reduce the government's need to rely on the central bank for direct financing. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Does Monetary Policy Influence Economic Growth in Nigeria?
Author
Fasanya, Ismail O; Onakoya, Adegbemi BO; Agboluaje, Mariam A
Pages
635
Publication year
2013
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Asian Economic and Social Society
ISSN
23052147
e-ISSN
22226737
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1417584690
Copyright
Copyright Asian Economic and Social Society 2013