Policy Perspectives

ERF’s Policy Perspectives present policy-relevant research in a succinct, concise manner.

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Economic Values in the Arab World Favor Capitalism

Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has... Read More

Date

October, 2018

No.

25

Topic

Z1.

P5. Comparative Economic Systems

Policy Perspectives

The Lack of Productive Employment in the Middle...

Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has... Read More

Date

October, 2018

No.

24

Topic

O2. Development Planning and Policy

O1. Economic Development

Policy Perspectives

Fiscal Management of Oil Resources in Booms and...

Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has... Read More

Date

June, 2018

No.

23

Topic

E3. Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles

Q4. Energy

E6. Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook

Policy Perspectives

The Effects of Policy Reforms on Out-of-Pocket Health...

Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has... Read More

Date

October, 2017

No.

22

Topic

I1. Health

Policy Perspectives

The US Shale Oil Revolution Requires Major Reforms...

Although the growth of per capita real income in the Arab world has... Read More

Date

December, 2016

No.

21

Topic

E6. Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook

E. Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

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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

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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

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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

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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

Policy Perspectives
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

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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

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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

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