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Conference papers represent key, cross-cutting themes that are selected through a rigorous peer-review process, following an open call for submissions. These papers are presented during the ERF Annual Conferences and are subject to constructive feedback from experienced referees.
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Are Egypt’s Elderly Prepared for A Warmer Future? Studying The Nexus Between Climate Change and the Wellbeing of Elderly in Egypt
Egypt is warming rapidly, raising concerns about the vulnerability of its growing elderly population. This... Read More
Maternal Education and Childhood Obesity in Türkiye: Is There A Causal Link?
This paper examines the causal impact of maternal education on child’s probability of being overweight/obese... Read More
The Sibling Penalty: Unequal Gendered Effects of Childbirth on Sibling’s Time Allocation
This paper studies how childbirth reshapes intra-household time allocation in Iran, with a focus on... Read More
Oil Income and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Six Countries using GEM Data (2016-2022)
This paper examines whether oil income influences entrepreneurial activity in Middle Eastern rentier states, and... Read More
Casting Light on Africa’s Shadow Economy
This paper develops a novel empirical framework integrating satellite imagery and machine learning to estimate... Read More
When Water Runs Dry: How Irrigation Water Scarcity Shapes Smallholder Farmers’ Mitigation Strategies and Migration Aspiration in Developing Countries
Increasing water stress, exacerbated by the rising frequency and intensity of droughts, poses a significant... Read More
Syrian Refugees and Native Health in Türkiye: An Analysis of Healthcare Utilization, Access, and Health Conditions
This study examines the impact of Syrian refugees on the health outcomes of Turkish nationals,... Read More
Shielding Women from Violence: The Effects of Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers on Intimate Partner Violence in Türkiye
We investigate the impact of Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers on the risk of intimate... Read More
The Impact of Uncertainty on Firm Financial Fragility: How Has It Evolved Over Time?
This study examines the impact of uncertainty on firm financial fragility, with a particular focus... Read More