AMMAN — Economist Mohammad Al-Bashir has raised alarm over
the eroding income levels of Jordanian citizens, attributing the decline to the
financial policies implemented by successive governments.
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According to Khaberni, Bashir emphasized the urgent need for
radical measures to reverse this trend and suggested reevaluating the sales tax
system.
According to Bashir, several factors have contributed to the
erosion of weekly and monthly wages in Jordan. The nation's economic conditions
have worsened, accompanied by a lack of growth, significant price hikes, and a
trade balance deficit.
Stagnant tax file and rising poverty concerns
Bashir also expressed concern over the stagnant tax file,
which has remained largely unaddressed for a decade.
This lack of progress has exacerbated the economic hardships
faced by Jordanians, potentially leading to an increase in poverty levels, he
said.
In a similar vein, Textile and Readymade Clothes Syndicate
President Sultan Allan, emphasized the absence of a standardized poverty
measurement system and called for radical solutions, particularly regarding the
sales tax on essential commodities like clothing and shoes.
Regulating e-commerce and supporting local markets
To alleviate the financial struggles experienced by the
populace, Allan stressed the necessity of enacting more effective laws to
regulate e-commerce.
Additionally, he advocated for marketing programs aimed at
supporting local markets and bolstering purchasing power. By implementing such
measures, the economic hardships witnessed, especially during the previous
month of May and the Eid Al-Fitr holidays, could have been mitigated.
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