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Can Individuals Be Inoculated Against Fake News: An Experimental Study on A Sample of Egyptian X Users
The spread of fake news has been shown to have alarming political and social consequences.... Read More
Rainfall, Birthweight and Endogenous Pregnancy
Several studies examine the impact of rainfall on neonatal health; however, few consider the endogenous... Read More
Oil Rent and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Seven MENA Economies Using GEM Data
This study examines the association between oil rent and entrepreneurial activity in seven Middle East... Read More
Digitalization and International Trade Configurations: Firm-Level Evidence from the MENA Region
This paper examines the relationship between digitalization and firms’ participation in international trade in the... Read More
Evaluating A US Policy Rate Threshold Effect on Economic Growth in The GCC Region: Do Oil Prices Matter?
This paper re-examines the influence of US interest rates on economic growth in the GCC... Read More
The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education on Maternal Employment in Jordan
Globally, women’s employment rates decline with family formation, due to their disproportionate unpaid care responsibilities.... Read More
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Labor Market Outcomes and Wellbeing through 2025
How are the Syrian refugees in Jordan faring in protracted displacement? This paper leverages the... Read More
The Quality of Green and ICT Jobs in Jordan: Evidence from the JLMPS 2025
As Jordan advances its Economic Modernization Vision (EMV), the expansion of high-value, future-oriented sectors—particularly information... Read More
Shocks and Coping for Jordanians and Syrians
This paper examines household vulnerability, shock exposure, and coping strategies among Jordanian nationals and Syrians... Read More