Publications

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.

Latest ERF Publications

Policy Briefs

From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic...

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms,... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms,... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

1828

Topic

I2. Education and Research Institutions

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Progress on Education and...

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms,... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Labor Market Outcomes...

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms,... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-8

Topic

F2. International Factor Movements and International Business

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

Policy Briefs

The Twin Transition in Jordan’s Labor Market: Why...

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms,... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

Full List of ERF Publications

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Impact of Tax Reforms in Applied Models: Which Functional Forms Should Be Chosen for the Demand System ? Theory and Application for Morocco

When researchers and policymakers conduct impact analyses of economic reforms, especially fiscal reforms, the specification... Read More

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On the Determinants and Outcomes of IMF Loans: A Political Economy Approach

The main objective in this paper is to empirically analyze the economic and political determinants... Read More

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The Externality of Public Housing Projects: The Case of Mehr Housing Project in Iran

Public housing projects are hotly debated especially for their impact on neighboring properties. On the... Read More

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Economic Entrenchment and Growth Impediments in Jordan

The purpose of this paper is to understand the impediments of corporate growth in Jordan... Read More

ERF 27th Annual Conference
Capital Flight and the Real Exchange Rate in Resource Scarce MENA Countries

We analyze the determinants of capital flight in three resource scarce MENA countries namely Egypt,... Read More

Policy Briefs
Trade and SDGs in the MENA Region: Towards a More Inclusive Trade Policy

The MENA region liberalized its trade over the last two decades. Meanwhile, non-tariff measures and... Read More

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
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

Working Papers
Do Refugees Cause Crime?

The impact of immigration on crime continues to stir heated debates in public policy circles... Read More

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