International Journal of Business and Social Science

ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijbss

The Relationship between Unemployment Rate in Jordan with Rates of Foreign Labor Force, Government Expenditure, and Economic Growth
Shadi Irshaid AL- Saraireh

Abstract
This study aimed to explore the relationship between the rates of unemployment in Jordan, RGDP or the economic growth rate, foreign labor force, and government expenditure. It adds new information to the literature of economics in Jordan by that exploration, and highlights notable remarks on selective problems facing Jordan economy. This study utilized economics statistical data from different resources about Jordan to study the topic of this study. The study found significant negative correlation coefficient between unemployment rate and migration labor force, and positive significant correlation coefficient with government expenditure. Another result was the significant prediction relationship between unemployment as dependent variable and government expenditure rate as explanatory variable

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