Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 39

27-Sep-2010

JORDAN

Jordans Growth Hit By Global Financial Crisis, Says IMF

Economic activity in Jordan had been adversely affected by the global financial crisis, with real GDP growth falling from 7.3% in 2008 to 2.3% in 2009 according to the IMF in its Article IV consultation with Jordan, published on 17 September. The IMF noted that while headline inflation had declined to near zero throughout 2009, it is expected to rise in the following year in line...