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The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Economic Growth in Malaysia<br />

Muhammad Hafiz bin Ruslan<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Suhal Kusairi<br />

Bachelor of Economics (Natural Resources)<br />

School of Social and Economic Development<br />

The study aims the application of regression models in macroeconomic analyses. The<br />

particular situation approached is the influence of national debt, net exports, final<br />

consumption and money supply on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia. This<br />

study uses time series data from 1987 to 2016 and utilizes a classical method<br />

comprising linear model regression analysis and linear logs. The findings show that<br />

the impact of national debt, net exports and final expenditure on GDP is positively<br />

related. While the relationship between money supply to GDP is negatively related.<br />

The implication of the findings of this study is to provide guidance to relevant parties<br />

in formulating policies that can boost the country's GDP.<br />

Keywords: national debt, net exports, final consumption, money supply<br />

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