Effects of Monetary Policy on Selected Macroeconomic Variables in Nigerian Economy

This study examined the effects of monetary policy on selected macroeconomic variables in Nigerian economy 1981-2019.Monetary policy aims at achieving certain national goals which have historically included full employment, high output, stable price level (low inflation rate), and a stable exchange rate (desirable balance of payments). The impact of monetary policy on economic growth of Nigeria has always been a subject of controversy owing to different views expressed many authors. The specific objectives of this study are to assess the extent to which monetary policy affects Real Gross Domestic Product and determine the relationship between monetary policy and inflation rate. The study, employed ex-post factor research design. Data for the study were secondary data quantitatively retrieved from the annual reports and accounts of the Central Bank of Nigeria and World Bank database. Unit root test, Johansen Co-integration Technique, Vector Autoregressive as well as least regression analysis techniques were used for data analysis. E-view statistical package Version 9.0, was employed for the analysis. From the analysis conducted, monetary policy have insignificant positive relationship with real gross domestic product but significant positive effect on inflation rate. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that there is the need for policy adjustment by modifying the core mandate of the Central Bank, which is price stability through inflation targeting to incorporate economic development through employment creation