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The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in Arab Countries
Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has markedly improved... Read More
The Impact of Migration on Human Capital in MENA
This policy brief summarizes the main findings and policy implications of three studies headed by... Read More
Migration, Trade in Services and Employment Interactions in Jordan
The multiple linkages between Jordan and its partners plead for an in-depth analysis of the... Read More
Beware of the Echo: The Impending Return of Demographic Pressures in Egypt
For many years, Egypt experienced substantial demographic pressures on its education system and labor market.... Read More
Iran’s Subsidy Reform from Promise to Disappointment
In December 2010, Iran implemented an ambitious subsidy reform program for energy and bread. Prices... Read More
Why the Unemployment Rate is a Misleading Indicator of Labor Market Health in Egypt
Policy discussions about the health of the economy and the labor market in Egypt often... Read More
Promoting Successful Transitions to Employment for Egyptian Youth
This Policy Perspective argues that active labor market policies, such as public employment schemes, wage... Read More