Bullion
Keywords
Inflation Targeting, Inflation, Monetary Policy, Inflation forecasting
Abstract
Inflation Targeting as a framework for monetary policy implementation simply describes a policy framework in which central banks accept and announce the realization of certain forecast targets of inflation, over a given time period, as the measure policy anchor and are accountable for deviations from actual inflation from the said target. The primary goal of the paper was to expose the prospects and challenges facing the implementation of inflation targeting in Nigeria. To put the subject in proper perspective, common terminologies often used in discussing lT were defined. The preconditions for effective lT were also highlighted. The paper has argued that most of the preconditions met in other jurisdictions before transition to lT are currently present in Nigeria. Notwithstanding some of the challenges that still lie ahead, it is concluded that Nigeria should begin to transit to inflation targeting framework for conducting monetary policy. The study concluded that Nigeria should begin to transit to inflation targeting framework for conducting monetary policy.
Publication Title
CBN Bullion
Issue
3
Volume
32
Recommended Citation
Mbutor, Mbutor O.
(2008)
"Is Nigeria ready for inflation targeting,"
Bullion: Vol. 32:
No.
3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://dc.cbn.gov.ng/bullion/vol32/iss3/5
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