New Energy Sources for Jordan: Macroeconomic Impact and Policy Considerations

Author/Editor:

Andrea Gamba

Publication Date:

May 28, 2015

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Jordan’s initiatives to reduce its energy dependency could have substantial macroeconomic implications, but will crucially depend on the level of international oil prices in the next decade. Significant uncertainties remain regarding the feasibility of the initiatives and their potential fiscal costs, including from contingent liabilities, could be very large. Given the lead time required for such major investments, work should start now on: (i) conducting comprehensive cost-benefits analysis of these projects; (ii) addressing the challenges arising from the taxation of natural resources; and (iii) designing a fiscal framework to anchor fiscal policies if revenue from these energy projects materializes.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2015/115

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

May 28, 2015

ISBN/ISSN:

9781513544038/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2015115

Pages:

21

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