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The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

1827

Topic

N3. Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

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Household Appliances, Infrastructural Services and Married Women’s Unpaid...

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

1826

Topic

D1. Household Behavior and Family Economics

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

O1. Economic Development

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Making Trade Policy Innovation Friendly: What Role of...

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

1825

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

F1. Trade

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Women’s Employment and Gender Dynamics in the Arab...

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-3

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

J1. Demographic Economics

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Women and the Green Economy in Arab Countries...

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-2

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

Q5. Environmental Economics

J1. Demographic Economics

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Population Dynamics, Environment and Conflict

Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine the role population dynamics plays as... Read More

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On the Role of Stabilization Policies in the Middle East

Abstract This investigation evaluates the real and inflationary effects of stabilization policies across countries of... Read More

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Formal and Informal Credit Markets in Egypt

Abstract This paper examines empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in Egypt. Using... Read More

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Labor Markets and Peace: The Case of Jordan

Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of the peace process on Jordanian labor markets in... Read More

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The ‘New’ Trade Theories and New Trading Opportunities for Turkey

Abstract The paper presents a selective review of the 'new' theories of international trade and... Read More

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Labor Productivity, Underemployment and Rural Migration in Iran

Abstract The relationships among labor productivity, underemployment and small farmers' migration decisions in Iran were... Read More

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Adjustments and Error Corrections in Money Demand During High Inflation: A Case Study of Sudan

Abstract In this paper an attempt to derive a stable money demand function for the... Read More

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The Impact of Structural Adjustment on Agricultural Development in the Near East

Abstract Structural adjustment is necessary, but not sufficient for achieving sustainable long-run growth and food... Read More

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The Middle East Peace Dilemma: Bilateral Political Negotiation for Multilateral Economic Cooperation

Abstract Prospects for Middle East economic cooperation are largely determined by the underlying political structure... Read More

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