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The Informalization of the Egyptian Economy (1998-2012): A Factor in Growing Wage Inequality?
Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all workers in... Read More
The Evolution of Wage Formation and Inequality in Jordan in 2010-2016
This paper investigates wage formation and inequality in Jordan over the period 2010 to 2016... Read More
The exceptional performance of exporters: Evidence from Egyptian firms
This paper examines the manufacturing export market in Egypt after the Arab Spring using firm... Read More
Gender Diversity, Productivity, and Wages in Egyptian Firms
Women’s employment is not evenly distributed across sectors and this variance in gender diversity can... Read More
Why are Refugee Children Shorter than the Hosting Population? Evidence from Camps Residents in Jordan
The literature on children’s health inequalities in refugee camps in Jordan remains sparse. We noticed... Read More
Does Gender Discrimination Contribute to Low Labor Force Participation of Women in Turkey? Evidence From Survey and Field Data
Low female labor force participation continues to be an important problem in the Turkish labor... Read More
Inclusive services for youth in Cairo’s informal areas
This paper studies access to basic services and infrastructure among youth populations in Cairo’s informal... Read More
The Macroeconomics of the Gold Economy in Sudan
After the secession of South Sudan and the resultant drop in oil exports, Sudan has... Read More
Household Asset Wealth and Female Labor Supply in MENA
Female labor force participation rates in the Middle East and North Africa are low compared... Read More