Economic Issues
The High Costs of Price Control: Lessons from Nigeria’s Struggles with Market Intervention -By Najib Idris Sani
In Nigeria, price control policies have been implemented to address issues like inflation and food scarcity. But critics argue that these measures distort the market, leading to shortages and other unintended consequences.
Price control has been a hot-button issue in Nigeria, with the government implementing a range of policies aimed at stabilizing prices and protecting consumers. But do these measures really work?
Price control is a type of government intervention that sets limits on the prices of certain goods or services. It can take many forms, from price ceilings that limit how high prices can go, to price floors that establish a minimum price for a product.
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In Nigeria, price control policies have been implemented to address issues like inflation and food scarcity. But critics argue that these measures distort the market, leading to shortages and other unintended consequences.
To understand the effectiveness of price control, we can look at real-world examples. In the 1970s, Nigeria implemented a price control policy on essential goods like rice, beans, and sugar. However, this policy led to widespread smuggling and hoarding, ultimately leading to the collapse of the policy.
Najib Idris Sani
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