Role Of International Trade Policies On Nigerian International Trade (1980 - 2012) :- Nwosu Grace E

ABSTRACT

This study analyzed the role of international trade polices on the international trade of Nigeria. This study is imperative because of the growing call for international partnership and cooperation to foster international trade and economic development. This study has four specific objectives which are to analyze the tread in international trade and international trade policies, examine the effect international trade policies on international trade and the effect of international trade and policies on economic growth of Nigeria. The data of this work was collected from the statistics bulletin of the CBN from 1980 - 2012. The tools used include tread analysis and multiple regression analysis international trade polices was measured by the degree of trade openness and structural adjustment policy of the government, the international trade was measured by the import and export and the economy proxied by the gross domestic product. It was found that the international trade polices of the country had a significant effect on the international trade of the economy. It therefore recommended that the government should formulate policies that will foster international trade polices and enhance international trade and growth of the economy