ABSTRACT
This research work is focused on the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) and how it facilitates economic growth, as a result of which posed a problem. The study tries to examine if the determinants of foreign direct investment have significant impact on foreign direct investment in Nigeria within 1980-2010. However, in the course of the study, econometric methodology which employs Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique was used. This method was adopted because of its Best Linear Unbiased Estimating (BLUE) properties. From the findings, the determinants of foreign direct investment have significant impact on foreign direct investment in Nigeria within the period under study. In the light of the findings, Central Bank of Nigeria should adopt policy that will favour foreign investors with regards on interest rate deregulation and exchange rate management.
AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS ON THE DETERMINANT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA (1980-2010)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Table of Contents v
Abstract vii
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study 6
1.4 Hypothesis of the Study 6
1.5 Scope of the Study 7
1.6 Limitations of the Study 7
1.7 Significance of the Stud 7
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Literature 8
2.1.1 Investment Theories: A Brief Survey 16
2.2 Empirical Literature 22
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology
3.1 Model of Specification 34
3.2 Model Evaluation 35
3.3 Source of Data 37
CHAPTER FOUR: Presentation and Analysis of Results
4.1 Presentation of Results 38
4.2 Analysis of Results 38
4.3 Test of Hypothesis 40
4.4 Implication of the Study 40
CHAPTER FIVE:
Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Policy Recommendation
5.1 Summary of the Findings 42
5.2 Conclusion 43
5.3 Policy Recommendation 43
Bibliography 45
Appendix I
Appendix II
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