Policy Briefs
Policy Briefs are intended to disseminate the results of research by ERF and/or others with a view to informing policy discussions and public debates on issues of relevance to the ERF region.
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The Impact of the Syrian Refugee Influx on the Education and Housing Outcomes of Jordanians
In a nutshell Jordan was on a path of improving educational outcomes and improved housing... Read More
The Impact of the Syrian Refugee Influx on the Jordanian Labour Market
In a nutshell The slowdown in economic growth in Jordan predates the Syrian refugee influx.... Read More
Can Sovereign Wealth Funds Mitigate the Negative Impact of Volatility?
In a nutshell Commodity price volatility harms economic growth of natural resource dependent countries, which... Read More
Politics Affect Exports in Egypt
In a nutshell Investment-related regulations are a major determinant of the firm’s decision to expand... Read More
Reforming Rules of Origin in Greater Arab Free Trade Area for Effective Economic Integration
Free trade agreements are about reducing tariffs, market access in services, protection of intellectual property... Read More
Measures to Protect Poor Sudanese Households from the Risks of Catastrophic Health Expenditures
Due to the absence of universal health insurance coverage in Sudan, particularly among poor, out-of-pocket... Read More
Scientifically-Supported Economic Incentive Approaches for the Long Term Sustainability of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is an important fishery in the Mediterranean Sea; The effectiveness of the... Read More
Currency-Plus-Commodity Basket: A Proposal for a New Exchange Rate Arrangement for Gulf Oil-Exporting Countries
In a nutshell • Oil-exporting countries have experienced huge swings in the dollar price of... Read More
The Political Realities of Economic Reform in the Gulf Monarchies
In a nutshell • Economic diversification in the Gulf Cooperation Council monarchies requires labor market... Read More