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The Impact of Soft Power on Inward Foreign...

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding... Read More

Date

September, 2025

No.

1794

Topic

Q4. Energy

H5. National Government Expenditures and Related Policies

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

F2. International Factor Movements and International Business

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Does High Liquidity Creation Reduce the Efficiency of...

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding... Read More

Date

September, 2025

No.

1793

Topic

E5. Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit

G2. Financial Institutions and Services

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The Interplay Between Fertility and Female Labor Market...

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1792

Topic

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

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The Impact of Price, Legality, and Flavor Availability...

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1791

Topic

K3. Other Substantive Areas of Law

I1. Health

I2. Education and Research Institutions

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Harassment and Female Labor Force Participation: Micro-Level Evidence...

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1790

Topic

R4. Transportation Economics

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

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The Role of FDI in Boosting Peacebuilding in Sudan via Promoting Youth Employability

This study examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in advancing peacebuilding in Sudan... Read More

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Women’s Agency in Jordan: The Impact of Marriage and Motherhood Moderated by Education

Marriage and motherhood both represent key milestones in commitment and family responsibilities. In this context,... Read More

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Supply Chain Diversification, Firm Persistence, and the Role of Finance: Case of Iranian MSMEs

This paper examines the relationship between supply chain diversification (SCD) and the persistence of micro,... Read More

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Occupational Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap in Egypt, 1998–2023

Female labor force participation in Egypt remains low, and wages consistently under-reward women compared to... Read More

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Household Micro and Small Enterprises in Egypt: Overview and Developments through 2023

We use household enterprise data from the Egypt Labor Market Panel Surveys (ELMPS) in 1998,... Read More

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Is Egypt Ready for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Evidence from Firm-Level Data

Egyptian firms are a vital case for examining the impact of the EU Carbon Border... Read More

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How Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) Shape the Dynamics of Exports and R&D Activities: Evidence from Tunisian Manufacturing Firms

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can inject technology and knowledge into host- country economies, potentially influencing... Read More

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Trade and Connectiveness Between Neighbors across the Strait

We investigate the trade relationship between two neighbors, Spain and Morocco, focusing on the role... Read More

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From Vulnerability to Resilience: Households’ Exposure to Shocks and Coping Mechanisms in Egypt

Managing risks and reducing vulnerability to shocks affect the welfare of households and resilience of... Read More

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