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The Relationship between Economic Interdependence and Conflict Prevention: An Institutional Perspective
This paper investigates the relationship between economic interdependence and conflict prevention. It will focus on... Read More
Minimum Wages, Labor Market Institutions, and the Distribution of Earnings in Iran
We examine the impact of minimum wages on the distribution of earnings in Iran. Specifically,... Read More
Measuring Multidimensional Poverty in Palestine
Poverty is of particular concern to policy makers and international agencies in the context of... Read More
The Nexus between Construction Investment and Economic Development: Evidence from MENA Countries
We aim at scrutinizing the relationship between construction investments and economic development for 10 greatest... Read More
Sanctions, Wars and MENA Trade
The paper investigates to what extent the intra-MENA political tensions adversely affect intraregional trade (IRT).... Read More
Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Reaction: Evidence from the GCC Countries
This paper investigates the interaction between monetary policy and financial stability in the Gulf Cooperation... Read More
Policy Analysis for A Developing Country in A Financial CGE Model: Case of Tunisia After the 2011’s Revolution
The macroeconomic fundamentals of the Tunisian economy deteriorated seriously after the 2011’s revolution. The objective... Read More
A Multidimensional Approach to Measuring Vulnerability to Poverty of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
This study uses vulnerability assessment data collected by the UNHCR, WFP, and UNICEF from Syrian... Read More
Lives Versus Livelihoods: Who Can Work from Home in MENA?
Since it began in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world economy. The... Read More