Why Fiscal Policies Matter in African Countries

Authors

M. O. Ojo, Central Bank of Nigeria
T. O. Okunrounmu, Central Bank of Nigeria

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria

Keywords

Fiscal Policies, African Countries

Abstract

The paper discusses the critical role of fiscal policy in developing African economies. While it is accepted that fiscal management is one of the important functions of a modern state, the nature of the fiscal management in a specific environment determines, to a large extent, the overall effect of such intervention. The Nigerian experience indicates a very narrow revenue base that could not withstand the weight of public expenditure and investment.

Author Bio

The authors M. O. Ojo and T. O. Okunrounmu are Director of Research and a Deputy Director of Research, respectively in the Central Bank of Nigeria

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

4

Volume

30

Recommended Citation

Ojo, M. O. & Okunrounmu, T. O. (1992). Why Fiscal Policies Matter in African Countries. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 30(4), 220-248.