TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 3
1.3 Aims & Objectives of the Study 4
1.4 Relevant Research Questions 4
1.5 Relevant Research Hypotheses 4
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1.7 Scope of the Study 5
1.8 Definition of Terms 6
References 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 9
2.2 Theoretical Basis of Relationship between Trade Balance
and Economic Growth 9
2.3 Empirical Review 17
References 22
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Preamble 24
3.2 Theoretical Framework 24
3.3 Model Specification 24
3.4 Description and Measurement of Variables 25
3.5 Technique of data Analysis 27
3.6 Types and Sources of Data 31
3.7 Method of Data Analysis 31
3.8 Limitation of the Methodology 31
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Preamble 32
4.2 Econometrics Properties of Data 32
4.3 Descriptive Analysis 35
4.4 Test of Hypothesis 37
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 42
5.2 Conclusion 43
5.3 Recommendations 43
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