Author(s)

Mohammad Haroun Eid Al Amarat

Albalqa’ Applied University, Ma’an University College, Ma’an, Jordan.

This study aimed at recognizing the size of direct foreign investment in Jordan and its impact on the rate of unemployment in Jordan. It also aimed at recognizing the constraints against the foreign investment. The study concludes that the low levels of these investments are attributed to the lack of regulating legislations that encourage foreign investment in Jordan. The study recommends the development of services and infrastructures; besides, the Jordanian concerned departments should prepare and disseminate the information on investment opportunities in Jordan.

Foreign Investment, Unemployment, Jordan

Al Amarat, M. (2016) The Impact of Direct Foreign Investment on Unemployment in Jordan. Modern Economy, 7, 737-741. doi: 10.4236/me.2016.76078.