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The new normal in the global economy: challenges for MENA
By Ibrahim Elbadawi ERF’s annual conference has become the premier regional event for economists of the Middle East. This column previews the 2018 conference, to be held in Cairo in July, where the main theme will be the challenges for... Read More
Jordan’s labour market: new inputs for informed policy-making
By Susan Razzaz The labour market in Jordan has deteriorated since 2010: informality and irregular employment have increased; the recent social security reform has had limited impact; and large shares of young people are neither working nor in school..more
Prospects for a closely integrated Euro-Arab Mediterranean region
By Samir Makdisi The Euro-Med partnership of over 40 countries aims for closer integration of the region, fostering the development and stability of the southern and eastern members..more
Selling hope without reward: youth unemployment in Egypt
By Harry Pettit Many young educated Egyptians face difficulties locating secure employment that matches their skill levels and provides a solid foundation for marriage..more
Impact of Refugees on Immigrants’ Labor Market Outcomes
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Bilal Malaeb is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Oxford the University of Southampton. He presented his joint work with Dr. Jackline Wahba on the impact of refugees on... Read More
The Evolution of Labor Supply and Employment in Jordan
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Caroline Krafft is an assistant professor of economics at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, and has been working closely with Dr. Ragui Assaad on many research projects concerning MENA labor markets... Read More
Challenges in the Jordanian Economy beyond the Refugee Crisis
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Caroline Krafft is an assistant professor of economics at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, and has been working closely with Dr. Ragui Assaad on many research projects concerning MENA labor markets... Read More
Shifting Jordanian Average Fertility Rates caused by the Syrian Refugee Influx
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka Dr. Sawsan Al Majali is a member of the Jordanian Senate and Chair of the Neighbour and development Committee. She also co-chairs the Health and Environment committee, and is a member of... Read More
The role of the JLMPS in promoting high quality economic research
This Blog is written by Aalaa Halaka The JLMPS 2016 is the second wave of the Labor Market Panel Survey conducted in Jordan in collaboration with the Jordanian Department of Statistics (DoS). This is the latest addition of Labor Market... Read More