Thesis Abstract

This study succinctly examined FDI development and its impact on the Nigeria Economy from 1995 – 2010. This trend show that FDI although had some drawbacks due to economic instability and other economic factors that militated against its rise until recent democracy and economic reforms, improved and characterized its changes significantly. The ordinary least square (OLS) method of multiple regression was used and econometric applications all used for the interpretations and analysis.

The findings conclude that FDI has significantly increase GDP growth rate and enhance foreign reserve and economic performance.

Thesis Overview

1.1     Introduction

1.2     Statement of Research Problem

1.3     Aim and Objectives of the Study

1.4     Statement of Research Hypotheses

1.5     Research Methodology

1.6     Significance of the Study

1.7     Scope and Limitation of the Study

1.8     Definitions of Terms / Concepts

1.9     Organization of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

Literature Review

2.1     Introduction

2.2     Capital Inflows

2.3     Definition and Concept of Direct Foreign Investment

2.3.1   The Concept of TNCs and MNCs

2.4     Benefits, Cost and Existing Direct Foreign Investment

2.4.1   Benefits of Direct Foreign Investment Pro-Direct Foreign Investment School of Thought

2.4.2   Cost of Direct Foreign Investment Dependents School Thought

2.4.3   The Bargaining School of Thought

2.5     Conceptual Clarification of Sustainable Economic Development

2.6     Direct Foreign Investment. Vs Sustainable Economic Development

2.7     The Need for Direct Foreign Investment

CHAPTER THREE

Structural Composition of the Study

3.1     The Global Performance of Direct Foreign Investment 3

3.2     Determinants of Direct Foreign Investment

3.3     Sectorial Direct Foreign Investment and Its Growth Rate

CHAPTER FOUR

Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Interpretation of Result

4.1     Introduction

4.2     Research Method

4.3     Data Analysis

4.4     Model Specification

4.5     Model Estimation and Interpretation Result

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1     Summary of the Findings

5.2     Recommendation

5.3     Area for Further Study

5.4     Model Explanation

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