Nigeria's Structural Adjustment Program

question 40

Multiple Choice

Nigeria's structural adjustment program

• A) brought about the rapid privatization of publicly owned firms to both domestic and foreign investors.
• B) helped to alleviate poverty in the country significantly.
• C) was necessary due to a number of economic problems including waning oil revenue, a growing debt burden, and balance of payments difficulties.
• D) was enacted by a military regime prior to turning power over to civilians.
• E) permitted the government to channel greater expenditures on social welfare programs.

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