Does The Foreign Direct Investment Affect Economic Growth in Jordan in Light of Commercial Openness

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the effect of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Jordan light trade openness, during period from 1999 2019. Theoretical Framework: discusses how Jordan, as a developing country, has worked over years attract by creating an environment incentives, benefits, and legislation that encourages such investments; taking advantage low local labor wages, high administrative costs, great commercial openness. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve objectives study construct statistical model used analytical methodology. The following methods were applied; Hausman, Wald Test, F-Test Statistic, Granger, Multicollinearity test, Normality Lagrange Multiplier Causality Test. Findings: After conducting analysis tests, results showed statistically significant impact open growth, Moreover, findings positive degree whenever openness flow increase. Research, Practical & Social implications: independent variables measured ratio nominal GDP. variable (the openness) was expressed exports imports volume. generalized Method Moments (GMM) this study. Originality/value: In Jordan's extensive investigation looked at FDI expansion. study's are line with theoretical research other studies hold country's level is not adversely affected because investments less effective.