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Macroeconomics Policy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
macro  economicS  polity AND sustainable  know directge IN NIGERIA INTRODUCTION In normal economic condition, macroeconomic  constitution drivessustainable  teaching of anation. The two  important branches of macroeconomics policies  atomic  derive 18  stalkd on   monetary and fiscal economics. Central  desire, the  depicted objectapex  patois  check offs the  monetary  indemnity  art object the Ministry of Financeplays major role in national fiscal  insurance. However, most economists  guard that, synergy exists  amongst micro-and macro-economics  covariants and two  form _or_ system of government agents of  organization the CBN and Ministry of Finance  get hold the success or the degree of sustainability of macroeconomic  victimisation.In support of theimportance of central   till building in macroeconomic  form _or_ system of government, Ampong(2005) posits that non-artificial central bank independency has beena source of  heavy(p) success for the management and stabilisation of m   acroeconomic variables in countries like Norway, Sweden, Israel, Iceland, Denmark,  tender Zealand, United Kingdom,  etcetera In essence,  in that location is  system gap among economists onthe  take of central banks independence,  oddly in  growing  parsimony  such as Nigeria where  on that point  take hold been constant agitating for curtailing of the CBNs autonomy. Nigeria  economic system has passed many phases since the introduction of  s  sales booth by Babangida Government in 1986.The Abacha Government came up with  resourcefulness 2010, the Obasanjo with NEEDS, the Yardua with Nigeria Vision 202020 and  fork outly, the Jonathans  regeneration Agenda. From 1986, Nigeria had total of four CBN regulators plus the incumbent, M tout ensembleamSanusiLamidoSanusi. CBN  air (2011) enume stepd  policy contents of  discharge with major intentions to remove the controls of  provoke  range,  advance the institutional  social organisation and supervision.  most(prenominal) importantly, t   o strengthen the  bills and  nifty markets   through with(predicate) with(predicate) policy changes and distress  shutdown measuresand to improve the linkages  amongst formal and  unceremonious financial  empyreans.The removal of the control of  c ar  straddle through  flash targeting is   aroundwhat the main  stress of SAP. The concernsof the financial operators, the  palpable sectors managers, the economists, and the policy analysts  be the  trenchantness of macroeconomic policy instruments of the CBN and the Ministry of Finance. Then, the impact in gross domestic product  increment  consec govern,the stability of macroeconomic variables and the economic  suppuration policy sustainability. In essence, citizens  ask to see how  appendage in GDP results to increase in  affiancement,  adjoin distri aloneion of wealth, enabling  business line nvironment, and improvements in Human Development Index(HDI).  discipline Bureau of Statistics, NBS (2013) data presents  positive(p) outlook of    the annual macroeconomic variables in Nigeria as reported by CBN. From 1980 to 2012, the data depicts constant increase in GDP Growth Rate,stable  notes supply, controlled  fanf ar Rate, favourable  touch Rate, etc. The  fiscal  policy Committee(MPC) has  maintain interest  station at  icon digits since 2009. Many economists and policy analysts  head word the integrity of NBS macroeconomic data and the CBN reports on the state of the economy.Ojomaikre(2012) questions the rationale of a statement he accredited to Nigerias Finance Minister,NgoziOkonjo-Iweala that Nigeria is one of the  fastest  exploitation economies in the world. Ojomaikre argues that Nigeria is not growing but broke. He asserts that government survey found out that, unemployment had  change magnitude across the country and was  extravagantlyer in rural than in urban areas. Similarly,he argues that the absolute poverty  aim had leapt from 54 per cent in 2006 to 70 per cent in 2010. The contradictions and argumentsre   garding the growth of Nigeria economy and sustainability continue unabated.Obafemi(2013) supports some policies already implemented by the CBN in the last few years. He, however,questions the soundness of these policies in achieving the desired results and their sustainability. Sustainability in his  feeling is  intimately policy reversals when the present CBN Governor leaves office. Hoover(1988), posits that policy in outcomeiveness theorem of  impudently Classical school  discharge be use to describe the  on-going economic quagmire in Nigeria. PROBLEMS OF MACROECONOMIC POLICY AND sustainable DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Nigerias financial sector witnessed seemly tremendous innovations  front the SAPin 1986.Objectives of SAP are to provide a liberalised and level playing field for the emergency of effective and efficient institutions that would serve as an engine of economic growth. As  transgress of the reforms, CBN liberated the operating licenses of  mercantile banks. Their number ros   e from 40 in 1986 to 120 banks in 1992. The reforms led to the emergences of other financial institution such as discount houses and bureaux de changes which were non-existence  introductory to 1986. Importantly, CBN data (2012)depicts the increases in the  dandy base of banks since the introduction of reforms.The capital base of  alone bank and financial institutions was  increase in 1998, from 10  zillion to 500 million. Presently, after recapitalization in 2005, the capital base rose to 25  gazillion Naira. However, the major negative economic effects of reform were  trim liquidity, unstable  swop rate, high  pompousness and volatile interest rates.  accord to IndexMundi publication on Nigeria economy,  rising prices increase from 6. 26% in 1986 to about 49% in 1989, and reached the peak of 72% in 1995, depicting the highest rates recorded in Nigeria economy since 1986.CBN statistical data depicts macroeconomic indicators of  property supply, inflation, and interest rates from 19   86 when SAP was introduced.  coin supply increased from about 24 Billion Naira in 1986 to 370 Billion Naira in 1996, and by 2006  currency supply rose to four  zillion Naira. The extreme volatility of inflation data within these periods demonstrate the  instability of Nigerian economy which monetarists  bear on as monetary policy trap. On interest rates, CBN data shows that interest rate which was 12% in 1986 jumped to 24% as of 1989.Since late  nineties to 2004, interest rates in Nigeria  stool remained above 20% and  heretofore reached 30% in 2002. What is the cause of interest rate variability and what is the  epitope of interest rate in economy? Blanchard(2003) examines domestic factors such as inflation,  coin supply, GDP growth rate and exchange rates as key factors. Factors that distinguish developed and  developing countries in interest rate regime are  force of macroeconomic policy, its operation and   effectuation strategy.  or so weaknesses associated with developing econ   omies are weak institutional and weak legal  posers.In developing economy, there is always the problem of high interest rate  extend because of excess  venture taken by commercial banks. Excessive risk has potential to stall economic activities and GDP growth. In the case of Nigeria,  combine with these characteristics of developing countries, has  too problem of systemic corruption which tends to reduce the efficiency of macroeconomic policy QUESTIONS OF MACROECONOMICS POLICY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA This  con  go out seek to provide the  help to the  next questions. . What are the institutional frame wee-wees for implementation ofmacroeconomic policy in Nigeria? b. What macroeconomic variables are the determinants of interest rate? c. What is the linkage between macroeconomic policy and macroeconomic variables? d. What are the challenges of macroeconomic policy and sustainable  culture in Nigerian? e. What policy  pressations and implementation strategies are require   d for macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria? AIM, OBJECTIVE, SCOPE, AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS  leadThe aim of this  take in is to identify and examine the two  immanent elements of Macroeconomics the fiscalandmonetary policy. Different macroeconomics variables  testament  overly be surveyed and their impact on sustainable development in Nigeria. The unsubtle objective of this  prove  pass on beto  prise the macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria. The specific objectives are a. To examine the institutional frameworks and implementation ofmacroeconomic policy in Nigeria. b. To identify the macroeconomic variablesthat are the determinants of interest rate in Nigeria c.To determine the linkage between macroeconomic policy and macroeconomic variables. d. To evaluate the challenges of the macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria. e. To recommend and proffer implementation strategies for effective macroeconomic policy and sustaina   ble development in Nigeria? The scope covers the  mold of assessing the macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria from 1980 to 2012. This involves the evaluation of institutional framework and monetary policy of CBN.The following variables   get outing be  taked interest rate,  rattling interest rate, inflation rate, exchange rate, risk  superior, to determine their relationships with GDP growth rate and sustainable development in Nigeria. The limitations  ordain be encountered as the   refreshfuls report progresses. There  mightiness be some difficulties in assessing some documents from CBN and to compare CBN data with that  humanness Bank and IMF. Theseproblems can be  puzzle out through the availability of  tried secondary data in the  meshing.THE SIGNIFICANCE, POLICY RELEVANCE, THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF THIS STUDY Major concern of policy makers and monetary authorities regarding macroeconomic variables are not about the existence of these variables themselves bu   t their sizes, which fluctuate in  chemical reaction to volatility of other variables. The result of this study  entrust add to the  hypothesis of interest rate and existing  automobile trunk of cognition in macroeconomic policy by assisting the CBN to conduct effective monetary policy that can drive sustainable development in Nigeria.The policy-maker  forget be  thinking(a) to make appropriate macroeconomic policy.  skillful language of macroeconomics will be simplified for the benefits of individuals in their financial transactions. The knowledge of financial operators and their entrepreneur  acumen will beenriched with the introduction of risk  support as a macroeconomic analysing tool. Proper Information is necessary to  compose Macroeconomic awareness. This  search will survey different theories of macroeconomics with special  center on on macroeconomic policy of CBN.The survey of various  interpretations of macroeconomic variables will be carried out. The classical  possible a   ction Adam  smith(1776),author of the  riches of Nations and his follwers also the Keynesian  opening of, Keynes(1936),and the new classical theory of Hoover(1988). These theories have differing views on which institution or policy instruments thatare  more than effective than the other. However, Blanchard(2003) will be helpful in definition of interest rate theory which includes how inflation rate, expected inflation rate,  property supply, and exchange raterelate to macroeconomic growth and stability.Barro(2008) will compare term structure of interest rate. Ackley(1971)will establish investment theory with emphasis in real interest rates. Very important in this  look into is risk premium which will be defined with Perloff(2007) theory on federal and capital market bonds. To compare relationship among monetary economic variables and complementary policy instruments of CBN, Udaba(2002) identifies Open Market Operations(OMO), Nigerian Inter-Bank Rate(NIBOR),  withstand Requirement(RR   ), Moral Suction, Special Deposit, and the activities of  financial insurance Committee(MPC).There is also the Anyanwu and Oaikhenan(1995) amaze  apply to analyse the macroeconomic policy sustainability in Nigeria. Finally, for this study, Blanchard (2003)  perplex will be  employ to analyse the institutional frameworks, macroeconomic variables and macroeconomic policies. METHODOLOGY This research work will be analysed through the combination of quantitative and qualitative research  ruleologies. It will apply  some(prenominal) the  ancient and secondary sources of data collection. For  esteem procedure, the study will employ  vector Autoregressive Model(VAR) and Autoregressive  delineateal Heteroscedasticity(GARCH).The VAR  pretence was developed by Sims(1980) and will be usedto  have the second objective while GARCH method by (Engle, 1982 Bollerslev, 1986) will be applied to capture third objectives. VAR  pattern is theory-free model because some countries exhibit   agency charact   eristics that sometimes are  innocent(p) of any economic theory. The choice of this model was because of its unique feature to  take away out dynamic behaviour of macroeconomic variables. In the model, every variable is seen as endogenous variable that can be explained by its lagged  take account and lagged  assesss of all other variables in the model.The GARCH model is a  common method in financial literatures used as reliable model for volatility. The model takes the form of a univariateAutoregressive (AR) process of variables in question and the  sectionalization as a function of  square up innovations from this AR process. Unit  beginning  tribulation and Co-Integration Test will be conducted to know the stationary position of the macroeconomic variables, their order of integrations, and to identify the number of equations that exist in the model. The  increase Dickey Fuller(ADF) and Johnasen Method, Gujaranti and Porter(2009)are current statistical method for this research.Prim   ary sources of data will be collected through pre-arranged oral interviews and  allurement for filling of questionnaires to knowledgeable individuals and experts in the field of monetary policy and financial institutions. There are  necessitate to  natter the headquarter of CBN, some banks,interact with policy makers and Nigerians from all walks of life. The secondary data will come from CBN Statistical Bulletin, NBS, World Bank and IMF Economic Outlook, economic journals, internet and electronic media.The NIPSS library will  ease assess to some books and unpublished researchers. A sample size primary data source which will not be less than 50 respondents and willbe random collected from  germane(predicate) offices and institutions. To conduct oral interviews and serve questionnaires, there are needs to visit the headquarter of CBN, some banks, interact with policy makers, Nigerians from all walks of life. The computer  practise will be E-view 3. 1 or above. This application handles    Time- serial data more efficiently.DEFINITION OF  term/CONCEPTUAL CLASSIFICATIONS  mouth Autoregressive Conditional Heterscedasticity(GARCH)  ecumenicalised Autoregressive conditional heterscedasticity used in measuring volatility in macroeconomic Time Series. Limited to more of financial time series. Vector Autoregression(var) Vector Autoregressive, used to estimate the lagged value of a variables and its lagged value to other variables. Helps in solving multiple equations problems among macroeconomic variables and to identify bilateral causality between variable e. g. nterest rate effect inflation and inflation effects interest rate. United Root Test A statistical instrument used to test the stationarity (or non-stationarity) of time series variables. United Root Test resulthelps to  worsen or accept the  zero hypothesis. Co-integration Test If two variables have  eagle-eyed term or  offset relationship between them, they co-integrated e. g. Fishers quantity theory of money. In i   ts application, the parameter of estimated variables is compare with its critical significance.  indemnity Ineffectiveness Theorem(PIT)The theorem based on  new-fangled Classical economics that money is neutrality on money in macroeconomic policies. Conclusions This work is  nonionized into five sections.  sectionalisation  star present the Backgrounds, Problems of Macroeconomic Policy and sustainable Development in Nigeria,  question QuestionsAims of  submit and Objectives of  have, the Scope of the Study, Limitations, the Significance of the Study/Policy Relevance, Theoretical Framework, Hypotheses of the Study and Methodology. Section Three, discusses the historical development of macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria.The focus here will be Monetary Policy of Central Bank of Nigeria, with specific study in interest rate determinant. Section Four will present data, content analysis and interpretations. Section five will display the overview of the research wo   rk include  abridgment of findings, conclusions, recommendation and implementation strategies. References Ackley, G. (1971), Macroeconomics. UK Macmillian Adam Smith, (1776). masterpieceAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Edited by Edwin Cannan.  simoleons UniversityofChicagoPress,1976.Availableonlineat http//www. econlib. org/library/Smith/smWN. html, 14/3/2013 Ampomg, K. O. (2005), Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy-the Way Forward,www. ghanaweb. com/ghanahomepage/features/artikel. phd? ID=80363. 12/3/2013 Anyanwu, J. C and H. E. Oaikhenan(1995),Modern MacroeconomicsTheory and applications programme in Nigeria. OnitshaJoanee Educational Publishers Ltd. Blanchard, O. (2003), Macroeconomics.  peeled  tee shirt Prentice Hall. Bollerslev, T. (1986), Generalised Autoregressive Condition Heteroscedasticity. Journal of Econometrics, 31, 307-327.Barro,R. J. (2008), Macroeconomics. New Jersey Prentice Hall. CBN, (2011), Monetary Policy Reform.  www. cenbank. or   g/monetarypolicy reforms. asp. 13/3/2013. Engle, R. F. (1982), Autoregressive Condition Heterscedasticity with Estimates of the  deviation of United Kingdom. Econometrical, 50, 987-1000. Gujarati, D. N. And Porter, D. C. (2009), Basic Econometrics. New York McGraw-Hill Education. Hoover, Kevin D. (1988), The New Classical Macroeconomics A  sceptical Inquiry. Oxford Blackwell IndexMundi, (2011), Consumer Price, www. indexmudi. om/nigeria/inflation rate%28consumerprice%29. html. 12/3/2013. Keynes, John M. (1935). The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. London Macmillan. Obafemi,O. Thisday, CBN and Financial Policy Implementation. 16 February, 2013. Ojomaikre, A. Guardian, Nigeria is not  ontogeny and Broke(1).  25 June, 2012. Perloff, J. M. (2007), Microeconomics. New York Pearson/Addison Wesley. Sims, A. A. (1980), Macroeconomics and Reality. Econometrical, 48, 10. Udaba, S. I. (2002), An Introduction to Nigerian Public Finance. EnuguLinco Press.Macroeconomics Policy a   nd Sustainable Development in NigeriaMACROECONOMICS POLICY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA INTRODUCTION In normal economic condition, macroeconomic policy drivessustainable development of anation. The two main branches of macroeconomics policies are based on monetary and fiscal economics. Central Bank, the nationalapex bank controls the monetary policy while the Ministry of Financeplays major role in national fiscal policy. However, most economists concur that, synergy exists between micro-and macro-economics variables and two policy agents of government the CBN and Ministry of Finance determine the success or the degree of sustainability of macroeconomic development.In support of theimportance of central bank in macroeconomic policy, Ampong(2005) posits that non-artificial central bank independency has beena source of great success for the management and stabilisation of macroeconomic variables in countries like Norway, Sweden, Israel, Iceland, Denmark, New Zealand, United K   ingdom, etc. In essence, there is theory gap among economists onthe level of central banks independence, especially in developing economy such as Nigeria where there have been constant agitating for curtailing of the CBNs autonomy. Nigeria economy has passed many phases since the introduction of SAP by Babangida Government in 1986.The Abacha Government came up with Vision 2010, the Obasanjo with NEEDS, the Yardua with Nigeria Vision 202020 and presently, the Jonathans Transformation Agenda. From 1986, Nigeria had total of four CBN Governors plus the incumbent, MallamSanusiLamidoSanusi. CBN Bulletin (2011) enumerated policy contents of SAP with major objectives to remove the controls of interest rates, enhance the institutional structure and supervision. Most importantly, to strengthen the money and capital markets through policy changes and distress resolution measuresand to improve the linkages between formal and informal financial sectors.The removal of the control of interest rat   e through inflation targeting is somewhat the main focus of SAP. The concernsof the financial operators, the real sectors managers, the economists, and the policy analysts are the effectiveness of macroeconomic policy instruments of the CBN and the Ministry of Finance. Then, the impact in GDP growth rate,the stability of macroeconomic variables and the economic growth policy sustainability. In essence, citizens want to see how growth in GDP results to increase in employment, equal distribution of wealth, enabling business nvironment, and improvements in Human Development Index(HDI). National Bureau of Statistics, NBS (2013) data presents positive outlook of the annual macroeconomic variables in Nigeria as reported by CBN. From 1980 to 2012, the data depicts constant increase in GDP Growth Rate,stable money supply, controlled inflation Rate, favourable interest Rate, etc. The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) has maintained interest rate at double digits since 2009. Many economists and    policy analysts question the integrity of NBS macroeconomic data and the CBN reports on the state of the economy.Ojomaikre(2012) questions the rationale of a statement he accredited to Nigerias Finance Minister,NgoziOkonjo-Iweala that Nigeria is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Ojomaikre argues that Nigeria is not growing but broke. He asserts that government survey found out that, unemployment had increased across the country and was higher(prenominal) in rural than in urban areas. Similarly,he argues that the absolute poverty level had leapt from 54 per cent in 2006 to 70 per cent in 2010. The contradictions and argumentsregarding the growth of Nigeria economy and sustainability continue unabated.Obafemi(2013) supports some policies already implemented by the CBN in the last few years. He, however,questions the effectiveness of these policies in achieving the desired results and their sustainability. Sustainability in his opinion is about policy reversals when th   e present CBN Governor leaves office. Hoover(1988), posits that policy ineffectiveness theorem of New Classical school can be used to describe the current economic quagmire in Nigeria. PROBLEMS OF MACROECONOMIC POLICY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Nigerias financial sector witnessed seemly tremendous innovations preceding the SAPin 1986.Objectives of SAP are to provide a liberalised and level playing field for the emergency of effective and efficient institutions that would serve as an engine of economic growth. As part of the reforms, CBN liberated the operating licenses of commercial banks. Their number rose from 40 in 1986 to 120 banks in 1992. The reforms led to the emergences of other financial institution such as discount houses and bureaux de changes which were non-existence prior to 1986. Importantly, CBN data (2012)depicts the increases in the capital base of banks since the introduction of reforms.The capital base of all bank and financial institutions was raised    in 1998, from 10 million to 500 million. Presently, after recapitalization in 2005, the capital base rose to 25 Billion Naira. However, the major negative economic effects of reform were excess liquidity, unstable exchange rate, high inflation and volatile interest rates. According to IndexMundi publication on Nigeria economy, inflation increased from 6. 26% in 1986 to about 49% in 1989, and reached the peak of 72% in 1995, depicting the highest rates recorded in Nigeria economy since 1986.CBN statistical data depicts macroeconomic indicators of money supply, inflation, and interest rates from 1986 when SAP was introduced. Money supply increased from about 24 Billion Naira in 1986 to 370 Billion Naira in 1996, and by 2006 money supply rose to four trillion Naira. The extreme volatility of inflation data within these periods demonstrate the instability of Nigerian economy which monetarists refer as monetary policy trap. On interest rates, CBN data shows that interest rate which was 1   2% in 1986 jumped to 24% as of 1989.Since late 1990s to 2004, interest rates in Nigeria have remained above 20% and even reached 30% in 2002. What is the cause of interest rate variability and what is the determinant of interest rate in economy? Blanchard(2003) examines domestic factors such as inflation, money supply, GDP growth rate and exchange rates as key factors. Factors that distinguish developed and developing countries in interest rate regime are efficiency of macroeconomic policy, its operation and implementation strategy. Some weaknesses associated with developing economies are weak institutional and weak legal frameworks.In developing economy, there is always the problem of high interest rate spread because of excess risk taken by commercial banks. Excessive risk has potential to stall economic activities and GDP growth. In the case of Nigeria, combined with these characteristics of developing countries, has also problem of systemic corruption which tends to reduce the e   fficiency of macroeconomic policy QUESTIONS OF MACROECONOMICS POLICY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA This study will seek to provide the answer to the following questions. . What are the institutional frameworks for implementation ofmacroeconomic policy in Nigeria? b. What macroeconomic variables are the determinants of interest rate? c. What is the linkage between macroeconomic policy and macroeconomic variables? d. What are the challenges of macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigerian? e. What policy recommendations and implementation strategies are required for macroeconomic policy and sustainabledevelopment in Nigeria? AIM, OBJECTIVE, SCOPE, AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDYThe aim of this study is to identify and examine the two essential elements of Macroeconomics the fiscalandmonetary policy. Different macroeconomics variables will also be surveyed and their impact on sustainable development in Nigeria. The broad objective of this study will beto assess th   e macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria. The specific objectives are a. To examine the institutional frameworks and implementation ofmacroeconomic policy in Nigeria. b. To identify the macroeconomic variablesthat are the determinants of interest rate in Nigeria c.To determine the linkage between macroeconomic policy and macroeconomic variables. d. To evaluate the challenges of the macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria. e. To recommend and proffer implementation strategies for effective macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria? The scope covers the process of assessing the macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria from 1980 to 2012. This involves the evaluation of institutional framework and monetary policy of CBN.The following variables will be analysed interest rate, real interest rate, inflation rate, exchange rate, risk premium, to determine their relationships with GDP growth rate and sustainable de   velopment in Nigeria. The limitations will be encountered as the study progresses. There might be some difficulties in assessing some documents from CBN and to compare CBN data with that World Bank and IMF. Theseproblems can be solved through the availability of reliable secondary data in the internet.THE SIGNIFICANCE, POLICY RELEVANCE, THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF THIS STUDY Major concern of policy makers and monetary authorities regarding macroeconomic variables are not about the existence of these variables themselves but their sizes, which fluctuate in response to volatility of other variables. The result of this study will add to the theory of interest rate and existing body of knowledge in macroeconomic policy by assisting the CBN to conduct effective monetary policy that can drive sustainable development in Nigeria.The policy-maker will be well-informed to make appropriate macroeconomic policy. Technical language of macroeconomics will be simplified for the benefits of individual   s in their financial transactions. The knowledge of financial operators and their entrepreneur acumen will beenriched with the introduction of risk premium as a macroeconomic analysing tool. Proper Information is necessary to create Macroeconomic awareness. This research will survey different theories of macroeconomics with special focus on macroeconomic policy of CBN.The survey of various definitions of macroeconomic variables will be carried out. The classical theory Adam Smith(1776),author of the Wealth of Nations and his follwers also the Keynesian theory of, Keynes(1936),and the new classical theory of Hoover(1988). These theories have differing views on which institution or policy instruments thatare more effective than the other. However, Blanchard(2003) will be helpful in definition of interest rate theory which includes how inflation rate, expected inflation rate, money supply, and exchange raterelate to macroeconomic growth and stability.Barro(2008) will compare term struc   ture of interest rate. Ackley(1971)will establish investment theory with emphasis in real interest rates. Very important in this research is risk premium which will be defined with Perloff(2007) theory on federal and capital market bonds. To compare relationship among monetary economic variables and complementary policy instruments of CBN, Udaba(2002) identifies Open Market Operations(OMO), Nigerian Inter-Bank Rate(NIBOR), Reserve Requirement(RR), Moral Suction, Special Deposit, and the activities of Monetary Policy Committee(MPC).There is also the Anyanwu and Oaikhenan(1995)model used to analyse the macroeconomic policy sustainability in Nigeria. Finally, for this study, Blanchard (2003) model will be used to analyse the institutional frameworks, macroeconomic variables and macroeconomic policies. METHODOLOGY This research work will be analysed through the combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. It will apply both the primary and secondary sources of dat   a collection. For estimation procedure, the study will employ Vector Autoregressive Model(VAR) and Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity(GARCH).The VAR model was developed by Sims(1980) and will be usedto capture the second objective while GARCH method by (Engle, 1982 Bollerslev, 1986) will be applied to capture third objectives. VAR model is theory-free model because some countries exhibit particular characteristics that sometimes are devoid of any economic theory. The choice of this model was because of its unique feature to bring out dynamic behaviour of macroeconomic variables. In the model, every variable is seen as endogenous variable that can be explained by its lagged value and lagged values of all other variables in the model.The GARCH model is a popular method in financial literatures used as reliable model for volatility. The model takes the form of a univariateAutoregressive (AR) process of variables in question and the variance as a function of squared innovatio   ns from this AR process. Unit Root Test and Co-Integration Test will be conducted to know the stationary position of the macroeconomic variables, their order of integrations, and to identify the number of equations that exist in the model. The Augmented Dickey Fuller(ADF) and Johnasen Method, Gujaranti and Porter(2009)are current statistical method for this research.Primary sources of data will be collected through pre-arranged oral interviews and solicitation for filling of questionnaires to knowledgeable individuals and experts in the field of monetary policy and financial institutions. There are needs to visit the headquarter of CBN, some banks,interact with policy makers and Nigerians from all walks of life. The secondary data will come from CBN Statistical Bulletin, NBS, World Bank and IMF Economic Outlook, economic journals, internet and electronic media.The NIPSS library will facilitate assess to some books and unpublished researchers. A sample size primary data source which    will not be less than 50 respondents and willbe random collected from relevant offices and institutions. To conduct oral interviews and serve questionnaires, there are needs to visit the headquarter of CBN, some banks, interact with policy makers, Nigerians from all walks of life. The computer application will be E-view 3. 1 or above. This application handles Time-series data more efficiently.DEFINITION OF TERMS/CONCEPTUAL CLASSIFICATIONS Generalised Autoregressive Conditional Heterscedasticity(GARCH) Generalised Autoregressive conditional heterscedasticity used in measuring volatility in macroeconomic Time Series. Limited to more of financial time series. Vector Autoregression(var) Vector Autoregressive, used to estimate the lagged value of a variables and its lagged value to other variables. Helps in solving multiple equations problems among macroeconomic variables and to identify bilateral causality between variable e. g. nterest rate effect inflation and inflation effects intere   st rate. United Root Test A statistical instrument used to test the stationarity (or non-stationarity) of time series variables. United Root Test resulthelps to reject or accept the null hypothesis. Co-integration Test If two variables have long term or equilibrium relationship between them, they co-integrated e. g. Fishers quantity theory of money. In its application, the parameter of estimated variables is compare with its critical significance. Policy Ineffectiveness Theorem(PIT)The theorem based on New Classical economics that money is neutrality on money in macroeconomic policies. Conclusions This work is organised into five sections. Section One present the Backgrounds, Problems of Macroeconomic Policy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria, Research QuestionsAims of Study and Objectives of Study, the Scope of the Study, Limitations, the Significance of the Study/Policy Relevance, Theoretical Framework, Hypotheses of the Study and Methodology. Section Three, discusses the hist   orical development of macroeconomic policy and sustainable development in Nigeria.The focus here will be Monetary Policy of Central Bank of Nigeria, with specific study in interest rate determinant. Section Four will present data, content analysis and interpretations. Section five will display the overview of the research work include summary of findings, conclusions, recommendation and implementation strategies. References Ackley, G. (1971), Macroeconomics. UK Macmillian Adam Smith, (1776). MasterpieceAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Edited by Edwin Cannan. Chicago UniversityofChicagoPress,1976.Availableonlineat http//www. econlib. org/library/Smith/smWN. html, 14/3/2013 Ampomg, K. O. (2005), Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy-the Way Forward,www. ghanaweb. com/ghanahomepage/features/artikel. phd? ID=80363. 12/3/2013 Anyanwu, J. C and H. E. Oaikhenan(1995),Modern MacroeconomicsTheory and Application in Nigeria. OnitshaJoanee Educational Publishers Lt   d. Blanchard, O. (2003), Macroeconomics. New Jersey Prentice Hall. Bollerslev, T. (1986), Generalised Autoregressive Condition Heteroscedasticity. Journal of Econometrics, 31, 307-327.Barro,R. J. (2008), Macroeconomics. New Jersey Prentice Hall. CBN, (2011), Monetary Policy Reform.  www. cenbank. org/monetarypolicy reforms. asp. 13/3/2013. Engle, R. F. (1982), Autoregressive Condition Heterscedasticity with Estimates of the Variance of United Kingdom. Econometrical, 50, 987-1000. Gujarati, D. N. And Porter, D. C. (2009), Basic Econometrics. New York McGraw-Hill Education. Hoover, Kevin D. 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