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

Working Papers

Digitalization and International Trade Configurations: Firm-Level Evidence from...

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee... Read More

Date

September, 2026

No.

1832

Topic

L1. Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance

F1. Trade

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Evaluating A US Policy Rate Threshold Effect on...

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee... Read More

Date

September, 2026

No.

1831

Topic

E4. Money and Interest Rates

F4. Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance

O4. Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

F1. Trade

ERF Journal

MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: June...

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

Vol. 18, No. 1

Policy Briefs

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

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

1828

Topic

I2. Education and Research Institutions

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Are Syrians Refugees Earn Less than Natives and Other Migrants in Jordan: Evidence from Distributional Analysis of Wage Differentials

This paper examines the wage differentials between Syrian refugees and native-born and nonrefugee migrant workers... Read More

Working Papers
Terrorism, Mental Health, Risky Behaviors and Human Capital: Evidence from Iraq

This paper investigates the causal impact of terrorism on mental health, risky behaviors and human... Read More

Working Papers
Children of War: Conflict and Child Welfare in Iraq

What are the impacts of violent conflict on child health and nutrition? In this paper,... Read More

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

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