COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF THE FILM INDUSTRY IN JORDAN

Conduct a cost/benefit analysis that provided an assessment of the impact of government funding on the film industry on the industry itself and the macroeconomy as a whole. In effect, the analysis showed the return on investment for the government in the film industry. Spending by the government is viewed, as an investment and will garner a set of returns. The analysis detailed and aggregated the returns to the various stakeholders to demonstrate the economic return on investment. Note that these macro issues are of pressing significance to the government. In addition, the growth of the film industry as a primary creative industry in Jordan was highlighted and as a contributor to the making of a creative economy.