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The effect of the International Trade on Economic Growth In Malaysia<br />

Ummulfatin binti Mohammad Nor<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Suhal Kusairi<br />

Bachelor of Economic (Natural Resources)<br />

School of Social and Economic Development<br />

The objective of this study is to identify the effect of macroeconomic variables towards<br />

on economic growth in Malaysia. Data is the time series from 1987 to 2016 and the<br />

empirical testing using the Multiple Linear Regression Model (MLRM). The results<br />

stated the exports and real exchange rates had a negative effect with GDP while<br />

imports had a positive effect with GDP. The policy implication is the control over the<br />

macroeconomic variables is capable of ensuring an increase in international trade at<br />

Malaysia.<br />

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