Includes bibliographical references (pages [165]-169) and index.
Introduction -- An overview of the Nigerian economy and the relevant concepts -- The intertemporal model of the current account : an introduction -- The present value models of the current account -- Econometric estimation of the PVMCA for Nigeria -- The traditional models of the current account and external imbalances sustainability in Nigeria -- An overview of the Ghanaian economy -- Econometric analysis of Ghana's current account -- Summary and conclusions