أثر بعض المتغيرات الاقتصادية الكلية على معدل نمو المشاريع الصغيرة و المتوسطة في الأردن خلال الفترة (1992-2014)‎

Abstract EN

This study aimed to investigate the impact of some macroeconomic factors on small and medium enterprise growth rate (SMEs) in Jordan during the period from (1992-2014).

to this end, the study used multiple econometric model based on auto regressive distribution lag (ARDL) approach and co-integration analysis between the study variables and based on quarter annual data.

the study also employed some tests in order to testing the stability of the model during the study period.

the study results show that there are positive and significant effects between the GDP growth rates, intrest rate on SME growth rate, also the study results show that there is a negative and significant effect between poltical stability, money supply, and inflation rate on SME growth rate.

the results also indicated to the importance of SME on economic and social development of their large capacity to generate jobs and reduce development disparities.

based on the obtained results the study recommended to promote SME products, create a suitable business environment, accelerate the adoption of SME strategy, and provide everything that would support and establish such projects from business incubators and others.