An empirical analysis of the impact of monetary policy on economic development in nigeria (1985–2011)

• Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Background of the study
• 1.2Statement of the problem
• 1.3Objectives of the study
• 1.4Research questions
• 1.5Research hypothesis
• 1.6Significance of the study
• 1.7Scope and limitation of the study

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Literature review
• 2.2Theoretical literature
• 2.3Empirical literature
• 2.4Limitation of the previous studies

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Introduction
• 3.2Method of data analysis
• 3.3Model specification
• 3.4sources of data collection
• 3.5justification of data collection
• 3.6Evaluation technique

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
• 4.1Presentation and interpretation of results
• 4.2economic a priori criteria
• 4.3Statistical criteria (First-order test)
• 4.4Econometrics criteria

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
• 5.1Summary
• 5.2Recommendations
• 5.3Conclusion Bibliography Appendices INTRODUCTION
• 1.1BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY One of the major issues which have occupied the mind of government for years is the impact of monetary policy as a tool for price stability in Nigeria. Despite the lack consensus amongst the economy, there is remarkable strong agreement that monetary policy as an economy- stabilizing measure in Nigeria refers to the persistence rise in the general price level. Monetary policy is one of the macroeconomic policies available for managing the economy. It is however important today because its effects on economic aggregates such as price, output, interest rates and exchange rates. In most countries, the central bank is saddled with the responsibility of conducting monetary policy. In the case of Nigeria, the responsibility entirely lies with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The discretionary control of the money stock by the monetary authority involves the expansion and contraction of money, influencing interest rate to make money cheaper or more expensive depending on the prevailing economic situation.
• 1.2STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The monetary policy implemented in the economy over the past years has been detrimental and inconsistent with developmental needs of the economy (Apata J.T, 2007). This concern has exerted pressures on the monetary authorities in Nigeria to re-examine and re-evaluate their monetary policies with the view of finding possible solutions. As a result of this, the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) as introduced in Nigeria in 1986 in order to correct the structural imbalances in the economy and to liberalize the financial system. Despite various actions used by the monetary authorities in administering monetary policy in Nigeria, there are still limits to the effectiveness of monetary policy. There has been a wide discrepancy between target and outcome due to the fact that the central bank has not been able to achieve the various objectives it set out for itself. For instance, there has been a problem hitting inflation target. The inflation target in 2008 was 7% but the performance was about 19%. Nigeria needs an effective, efficient, sound and consistent monetary policy that has a positive effect on interest rate, employment and real output, so as to minimize the economic problems disturbing Nigeria as a developing country
• 1.3RESEARCH QUESTIONS What is the effect of monetary policy on price stability in Nigeria? To what extent do the instruments of monetary policy control inflation in Nigeria? What are the contributions of monetary policy towards developing Nigeria?
• 1.4OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY This study seeks to achieve the following objectives; I. To determine the impact of monetary policy on inflation in Nigeria. II. To empirically examine the effectiveness of monetary policy on economic stability in Nigeria. III. To analyze the contributions of monetary policy towards promoting growth and development of the Nigerian economy.
• 1.5RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS The hypothesis to be tested in the course of this research work is stated below; H1 = Monetary policy has significant impact on inflation in Nigeria. H2 = Monetary policy has no significant impact on inflation in Nigeria.
• 1.6SIGNIFICANCE O THE STUDY This study is significant in the following ways; I. It would provide an objective view of the effectiveness of the monetary policy in Nigeria. II. It would provide an economic basis upon which to examine the effect of monetary policy on the Nigerian economy. III. It would provide policy recommendations to the policy makers on ways to make the Nigeria economy vibrant through the monetary policy.
• 1.7SCOPE OF THE STUDY / LIMITATION OF THE STUDY This study will focus on major growth and development components which are vital parts of monetary policy. The study will also empirically examine the effectiveness of monetary policy in the Nigerian economy. Factors that affect smooth execution of the project include inadequate finance and short time. policy are yet to be fully harnessed. The purposed of this study is to analyse the impact of monetary policy with Nigeria being the case study. With regards to the data analysis, regression analysis was applied. The study covers the effectiveness of monetary policy from the period 1985 to
• 2011.The study revealed that the level of effectiveness of monetary policy is highly influenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Background of the study
• 1.2Statement of the problem
• 1.3Objectives of the study
• 1.4Research questions
• 1.5Research hypothesis
• 1.6Significance of the study
• 1.7Scope and limitation of the study

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Literature review
• 2.2Theoretical literature
• 2.3Empirical literature
• 2.4Limitation of the previous studies

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Introduction
• 3.2Method of data analysis
• 3.3Model specification
• 3.4sources of data collection
• 3.5justification of data collection
• 3.6Evaluation technique

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
• 4.1Presentation and interpretation of results
• 4.2economic a priori criteria
• 4.3Statistical criteria (First-order test)
• 4.4Econometrics criteria

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
• 5.1Summary
• 5.2Recommendations
• 5.3Conclusion Bibliography Appendices