01621cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF006746 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781455208562 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Jordan : 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report and Public Information Notice. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2010. 1 online resource (71 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The economy of Jordan was affected by the global crisis. Lower commodity prices helped improve Jordan's external position. Effective banking supervision has strengthened the capacity of Jordanian banks to withstand shocks. The authorities have implemented prudent fiscal and monetary policies. The medium-term fiscal strategy should be supported by a number of institutional reforms. The fixed exchange rate regime remains important for financial stability. Bank regulation and supervision should continue to focus on preventing excessive risk-taking. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2010/297 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2010/297/002.2010.issue-297-en.xml IMF e-Library