TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 

Title Page

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgementsiv

Abstractv

Table of Contents vi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 

1.1Background of the Study1

1.2Statement of Problem3

1.3Aims & Objectives of the Study4

1.4Relevant Research Questions 4

1.5Relevant Research Hypotheses4  

1.6Significance of the Study5

1.7Scope of the Study5

1.8Definition of Terms6

References7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Introduction 9

2.2Theoretical Basis of Relationship between Trade Balance 

and Economic Growth9

2.3Empirical Review17

References22

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1Preamble24

3.2Theoretical Framework  24

3.3Model Specification 24

3.4Description and Measurement of Variables25

3.5Technique of data Analysis27

3.6Types and Sources of Data 31

3.7Method of Data Analysis31

3.8Limitation of the Methodology31

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1Preamble32

4.2Econometrics Properties of Data32

4.3Descriptive Analysis35

4.4Test of Hypothesis37

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary 42

5.2Conclusion43

5.3Recommendations 43

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