01809cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013263 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475598520 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Jordan : Request for a Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Request for Modification of Performance Criteria; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jordan. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012. 1 online resource (93 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 Jordan's external vulnerabilities, arising mainly from the energy sector, increased during the last decade. Aided by exceptionally large grants, fiscal policy accommodated the social impact of these shocks. Concerns about social tensions at the beginning of the year put on hold the needed fiscal consolidation. At the same time, balance of payments pressures intensified. The authorities' program is designed to correct the fiscal and external imbalances and support the exchange rate peg. Structural policies will focus on supporting growth and employment. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2012/343 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2012/343/002.2012.issue-343-en.xml IMF e-Library