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Does Automatic Enrollment Crowd Out Voluntary IPS Contribution? Evidence from Türkiye
Using the nationwide automatic enrollment policy implemented in Türkiye in 2017, this paper examines how... Read More
Informality Dynamics in Egypt: A Job Ladder Approach
Pervasive employment informality is a defining feature of developing country labor markets. Informal employment is,... Read More
Maternal Education and Childhood Obesity in Türkiye: Is There A Causal Link?
This paper examines the causal impact of maternal education on childhood overweight and obesity using... Read More
Sustainability and Banking Stability in GCC Economies: Threshold Effect of Innovation, Bank Competition and Institutional Quality
This study analyzes the threshold effect of innovation, bank competition, and institutional quality on the... Read More
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
Can Individuals Be Inoculated Against Fake News: An Experimental Study on A Sample of Egyptian X Users
The spread of fake news has been shown to have alarming political and social consequences.... Read More
Rainfall, Birthweight and Endogenous Pregnancy
Several studies examine the impact of rainfall on neonatal health; however, few consider the endogenous... Read More
Oil Rent and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Seven MENA Economies Using GEM Data
This study examines the association between oil rent and entrepreneurial activity in seven Middle East... Read More
Digitalization and International Trade Configurations: Firm-Level Evidence from the MENA Region
This paper examines the relationship between digitalization and firms’ participation in international trade in the... Read More