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Significance
The influx of refugees from Syria is the latest challenge to Jordan's stability. The kingdom has managed to preserve this stability for decades despite its limited economic advantages, a volatile neighbourhood and successive refugee inflows.
Impacts
International support will be important in underpinning the kingdom's stability, although it has been lagging recently.
Jordan will remain attractive as a regional hub location for businesses and non-profits.
Inflation will rise as subsidies on utilities are cut.
Public debt could approach 100% of GDP in the coming years, forcing unpopular fiscal austerity measures.
Keywords:
Jordan,
ME/NAF,
IMF-World Bank,
Iraq,
Syria,
United States,
economy,
international relations,
politics,
social,
security,
terrorism
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