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 Effect of a Carbon Tax on the Egyptian Economy: A General Equilibrium Analysis
In a nutshell Climate change is a reality in Egypt. Temperatures in Egypt have risen... Read More
Spatiality of Climate Change and Agricultural Development in Turkey
In a nutshell Climate change is a global phenomenon. However, local differences in economic life,... Read More
Stolen Dreams or Collateral Damage: Climate and Economic Growth in Time of COVID-19
In a nutshell Climate change is a pressing challenge to humanity, its awareness is continuously... Read More
How Does Climate Change Affect Food Consumption in Turkey?
In a nutshell Turkey has faced various circumstances stemming from climate change, such as rising... Read More
Dams as Drivers of Droughts and Water Pollution: Evidence from the Euphrates-Tigris Basin in Turkey and Iraq
In a nutshell Drought has erupted across the Middle East as a result of climate... Read More
The Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Eastern and North African Labor Markets: A Focus on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
In a nutshell: Among the four MENA countries we examine, only Egypt managed to maintain... Read More
How Do Conflicts Affect Firms in the MENA Region?
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region witnessed several types of conflicts during the... Read More
Human Capital Accumulation and Conflicts: Insights from the MENA Region
Violent conflict is one of the most important development challenges facing the world and especially... Read More
The Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Eastern and North African Labor Markets: Glimmers of Progress but Persistent Problems for Vulnerable Workers a Year into the Pandemic
Wage workers in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia, particularly informal workers, have experienced layoffs and... Read More