The Occupy Nigeria Movement Mobilized to

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Occupy Nigeria movement mobilized to

• A) protest the government's removal of fuel subsidies.
• B) call for serious investigations into allegations of government corruption.
• C) call for greater privatization and economic liberalization.
• D) press the federal government to accede to demands by states for greater control of the resources within their borders.
• E) press for investigations of alleged ties between the Nigerian government and foreign corporations.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Governmental adjustments in spending levels and tax rates aimed at influencing economic activity.

Budget Cycle

The periodic process of planning, creation, execution, and evaluation of a budget, often spanning a fiscal year.

Budget Deficits

Budget deficits describe the financial situation where a government's expenditures surpass its income, leading to a shortfall that must be financed through borrowing.

Stimulus Package

A set of government measures, typically involving spending and tax cuts, intended to boost economic activity during a downturn.