JAMB Economics 2009 Question 37

Question 37

Financial Institutions

Guided deregulation as currently practised in Nigeria implies that

  1. A.market forces determine interest and exchange rates
  2. B.government alone determines interests and exchange rates
  3. C.market forces and government determine interest and exchange rates
  4. D.exchange rate is regulated while interest rate is fixed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (market forces and government determine interest and exchange rates)

Explanation

Under guided deregulation, rates are mainly market-determined but the government (through the CBN) still steps in to guide them.