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...

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict... 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...

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

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

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict... 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...

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Violent Conflict and Vaccinations: Evidence from Iraq

Using a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that children residing in high conflict areas in... Read More

Working Papers
Effect of Witnessing House Raids and Arrests on Child Behavior: Evidence From Israeli Palestinian Conflict

This study utilizes self-reported data on exposure to conflict, collected in the West Bank, to... Read More

Working Papers
Political Attitudes and Participation Among Young Arab Workers: A Comparison of Formal and Informal Workers in Five Arab Countries

Political participation by citizens is important to ensure good governance and the accountability of policy... Read More

Working Papers
Islamic Banking Within the UAE’s Multicultural Context: Is It Time for Women-Specific Marketing Strategies?

Islamic finance and banking services have witnessed rapid growth in recent decades and constitute a... Read More

Working Papers
Corruption in The Banking Sector and Economic Growth in MENA Countries

Our purpose in this article is to study the impact of corruption on the banking... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Age-Specific Minimum Wages on Youth Employment and Education: A Regression Discontinuity Analysis

We exploit the age-specific minimum wage rule—which sets a lower minimum wage for workers of... Read More

Working Papers
Inter-Industry Spillovers in Labor Productivity and Global Value Chain Impacts: Evidence from Turkey

Based on the world input-output database 2016 (WIOD), this study examines the impact of the... Read More

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