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Connecting People and Ideas... Through its impartial, independent and timely analysis of economic problems on the one hand and a well-established publications process on the other, ERF seeks maximize impact of development research and to inform policy debate and policy discussions. Our portfolio includes a Series of Working Papers and Series of Policy Reports, Policy Briefs and Policy Perspectives.
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Rewarding Nominal Growth: Unintended Impacts of Tax Cuts in Iran
We study a policy in Iran that grants tax cuts to firms experiencing growth above... Read More
Roles, Rules, and Controls: An Analytical Review of the Governance of Social Protection in Egypt
Egypt’s social protection system has undergone substantial reform over the past decade, yet governance constraints... Read More
Does Formalization Improve Welfare? Evidence from Social Insurance in Algeria
This paper examines the impact of social security affiliation on workers’ welfare in Algeria, focusing... Read More
Conflict Exposure in a Multi-Sectarian Society: Evidence from Lebanon
This study examines how conflict exposure shapes trust in a multi-sectarian society where all groups... Read More
Religious Observance and Criminal Behavior: The Case of Ramadan in Türkiye
Ramadan fosters virtues such as patience, self-control, and ethical conduct, which contribute to a reduction... Read More
Religion and Economic Attitudes in Arab Countries
Religion remains deeply embedded in Arab societies, yet its economic implications are often portrayed in... Read More
How Exposed Are Workers in MENA to AI? Evidence on Employment Risk and Task Complementarity
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over production processes worldwide and is making inroads even... Read More
Women’s Labor Force Attachment in Jordan: Understanding Attrition, Retention, and Re-Entry
This paper examines women’s medium-run labor force trajectories in Jordan using the 2010–2016 Jordan Labor... Read More
Where Have All the Mothers Gone? COVID and Mothers Leaving the Labor Force in Egypt
This paper looks at the effect of COVID on the gender gap in labor market... Read More