2013
DOI: 10.5539/ijef.v5n7p139
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Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy Rule in Nigeria: Estimates of the Policy Reaction Function

Abstract: Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy stance of Nigeria was examined using Taylor Policy Rule. The study used quarterly data from 2000:1 to 2010:4. Engle-Granger approach to co-integration was adopted and the results showed that implementation of monetary policy function was effectively done in order to achieve price stability in the economy that is characterized with persistent inflation for a very long time. The study therefore concluded that, monetary policy, in Nigeria context, needed to be supported by cont… Show more

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“…Rather than relying on inflation targeting, Nigeria will place a greater focus on open market operations and reserve requirements (Tolulope andAjilore 2013, Migap 2011). Moreover, these studies predict that transaction costs will fall in Nigeria as a result of removing the central bank's monopoly in issuing currency, as it allows for competition in the financial sector.…”
Section: The Impact Of E-banking On Monetary Policymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rather than relying on inflation targeting, Nigeria will place a greater focus on open market operations and reserve requirements (Tolulope andAjilore 2013, Migap 2011). Moreover, these studies predict that transaction costs will fall in Nigeria as a result of removing the central bank's monopoly in issuing currency, as it allows for competition in the financial sector.…”
Section: The Impact Of E-banking On Monetary Policymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The result show that implementation of monetary policy function was effectively done in order to achieve price stability in the economy. The paper concludes by stating that that Nigeria's monetary policy needed to be followed by contractionary fiscal policy so as to be able to achieve the objective of price stability [6].…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This calls for concern that inflation targeting should take full considerations of fiscal actions if the target is to be achieved. No wonder it is opined that monetary policy in Nigeria needed to be supported by contractionary fiscal policy if the desired objectives are to be achieved [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%