Thouqan Makableh

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's Legal Framework in Regards to Trade: Analysis from a Developing Country, Jordan Thouqan Makableh

This book analyzes whether international trade agreements, to which the Kingdom of Jordan is a party, and its legal framework, along with economic policies, have an impact on Jordan's organization of economic activities, particularly with respect to patterns of international trade. It further analyzes whether Jordan's commitment and subsequent policies to increase its economic growth are important determinants of its comparative advantage in the region, and researches whether the policies implemented to build international trade actually lead to an efficient, growing, and sustainable economy. It takes a close look at all those aspects of economic, financial, and commercial environments that make Jordan an attractive destination for global corporation, while examining resources available, and those sectors of the economy of interest given the level of foreign direct investment. It further examines Jordan?s future opportunities to capitalize on trade and expand investment opportunities, and analyzes the role of trade in shaping economic development within the Kingdom.