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What is Jordan's rank among Arab economies in the Global Opportunity Index?
What is Jordan's rank among Arab economies in the Global Opportunity Index?
Which economy ranks the highest on the Global Opportunity Index in 2021?
Which economy ranks the highest on the Global Opportunity Index in 2021?
In the Business Perception category, what is Jordan's rank out of 145 economies?
In the Business Perception category, what is Jordan's rank out of 145 economies?
What is the rank of Jordan in the Economic Fundamentals category among the 145 economies?
What is the rank of Jordan in the Economic Fundamentals category among the 145 economies?
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Which Arab economy holds the top rank in Financial Services?
Which Arab economy holds the top rank in Financial Services?
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Which of the following ranks is attributed to Jordan in Financial Services?
Which of the following ranks is attributed to Jordan in Financial Services?
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What is the Global Opportunity Index rank of the UAE?
What is the Global Opportunity Index rank of the UAE?
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In which category does Jordan rank 10th among Arab countries?
In which category does Jordan rank 10th among Arab countries?
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Which country ranks 1st in attractiveness to international investors among Arab countries?
Which country ranks 1st in attractiveness to international investors among Arab countries?
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Which of the following countries has the highest score in economic fundamentals?
Which of the following countries has the highest score in economic fundamentals?
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Which Arab country has a score of 106 in financial services?
Which Arab country has a score of 106 in financial services?
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Which country is ranked lower in business perception compared to Bahrain?
Which country is ranked lower in business perception compared to Bahrain?
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What is the score of Kuwait in the business perception ranking?
What is the score of Kuwait in the business perception ranking?
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Which country ranks last (the lowest) in financial services scores among the listed Arab countries?
Which country ranks last (the lowest) in financial services scores among the listed Arab countries?
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Which country has a score of 62 in financial services?
Which country has a score of 62 in financial services?
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In which category did Jordan's ranking improve the most from 2019 to 2021?
In which category did Jordan's ranking improve the most from 2019 to 2021?
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Which of the following constraints is identified as a major concern for firms in Jordan?
Which of the following constraints is identified as a major concern for firms in Jordan?
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What was Jordan's ranking in Economic Basics in 2021?
What was Jordan's ranking in Economic Basics in 2021?
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Which of these is NOT a variable affecting Business Perception in Jordan?
Which of these is NOT a variable affecting Business Perception in Jordan?
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In the Global Opportunity Index, what aspect needs improvement according to the stakeholders?
In the Global Opportunity Index, what aspect needs improvement according to the stakeholders?
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What was Jordan's ranking in the Institutional Framework in 2020?
What was Jordan's ranking in the Institutional Framework in 2020?
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What factor is considered to be a cost in resolving insolvency in Jordan?
What factor is considered to be a cost in resolving insolvency in Jordan?
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Which category shares the same ranking for Jordan in 2020 and 2021?
Which category shares the same ranking for Jordan in 2020 and 2021?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
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What did the 'Global Opportunity Index' assess in relation to economies?
What did the 'Global Opportunity Index' assess in relation to economies?
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Which category does NOT belong to the five categories measured by the Global Opportunity Index?
Which category does NOT belong to the five categories measured by the Global Opportunity Index?
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What factor is included in the 'Economic Basics' category of the Global Opportunity Index?
What factor is included in the 'Economic Basics' category of the Global Opportunity Index?
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According to forecasts, FDI in 2022 is expected to return to what level?
According to forecasts, FDI in 2022 is expected to return to what level?
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Which country ranks at the top of the Global Opportunity Index?
Which country ranks at the top of the Global Opportunity Index?
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What aspect does the 'Standards and International Politics' category measure?
What aspect does the 'Standards and International Politics' category measure?
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What was the change in FDI flows in 2020 compared to previous years?
What was the change in FDI flows in 2020 compared to previous years?
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What is Jordan's rank in the 'Institutional Framework' category among 145 economies?
What is Jordan's rank in the 'Institutional Framework' category among 145 economies?
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Which country ranks 1st among Arab countries in 'International Standards and Policy'?
Which country ranks 1st among Arab countries in 'International Standards and Policy'?
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How does Jordan's rank in 'business perception' compare to its rank in 'financial services'?
How does Jordan's rank in 'business perception' compare to its rank in 'financial services'?
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Which Arab country comes in at 4th place overall in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
Which Arab country comes in at 4th place overall in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
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Which of the following countries ranks 70th in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
Which of the following countries ranks 70th in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
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What is the rank of UAE in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
What is the rank of UAE in the 'Institutional Framework' category?
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Which two categories display a similar rank for Jordan, according to the provided data?
Which two categories display a similar rank for Jordan, according to the provided data?
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Study Notes
Attractiveness of Jordan to International Investors
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic growth and development.
- FDI stimulates economic growth, increases exports, creates jobs, and develops human resources.
- FDI brings in corporate tax revenue and technology transfer.
- In 2020, FDI flows decreased by 35%, but are expected to recover by 10-15% in 2021, potentially reaching 2019 levels in 2022.
Global Opportunity Index
- The Milken Institute published the Global Opportunity Index in February 2021, assessing 145 economies.
- The Index evaluates attractiveness to international investors using five categories and 96 variables.
- These categories include Business Perception, Economic Basics, Financial Services, Institutional Framework, and Standards and International Politics.
- Sweden tops the global opportunity index, while Yemen is last among Arab economies.
- Jordan ranks 79th globally and 7th among Arab economies in the 2021 index.
Jordan's Performance on the Index
- Jordan's "Business Perception" ranking is notably lower than other areas.
- Jordan ranks 103rd out of 145 economies in 'Business Perception', and 10th among Arab economies.
- In 'Economic Fundamentals', Jordan ranks 114th (10th amongst Arab economies).
- In 'Financial Services', Jordan ranks 62nd (7th amongst Arab economies).
- Jordan ranks 48th ('Institutional Framework') and 70th ('International Standards and Policy').
Variables Affecting Jordan's Ranking
- Business Perception: The cost of starting a business, ease of enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency, tax rates, labor regulations, and resolving insolvency issues need improvement.
- Economic Basics: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises density, government debt, total factor productivity, unemployment, and female labor participation require attention.
Improvement Strategies
- Addressing the identified variables in Business Perception and Economic Basics should improve Jordan's Global Opportunity Index ranking.
- This improvement will potentially attract increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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This quiz explores the factors contributing to Jordan's appeal to international investors, focusing on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the Global Opportunity Index. Learn about how FDI influences economic growth and Jordan's position among Arab economies regarding investment attractiveness. Test your knowledge of the economic aspects and rankings relevant to Jordan.
