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

ERF Journal

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

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

Vol. 18, No. 1

Policy Briefs

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

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

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

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

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

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

Full List of ERF Publications

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

Working Papers
Islamic Constitutions and Democracy

There is an ongoing debate on the relationship between Islam and (lack of) democracy. Considerable... Read More

Working Papers
CO2 Emissions, Environmental Provisions and Global Value Chains in MENA Countries

The paper investigates the relationship between carbon emissions, environmental provisions in Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs)... Read More

Working Papers
Long-Term Economy-Wide Impacts of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Sudan

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is expected to increase Ethiopia's electricity generation and affect... Read More

Working Papers
A Spatial Analysis of Regional Economic Growth in MENA Countries

In this paper various spatial econometric models are performed to check the existence of spatial... Read More

Working Papers
On Women Participation and Empowerment in International Trade: Impact on Trade Margins in the MENA Region

This paper investigates the contribution of female labor participation as well female ownership/management to trade... Read More

Working Papers
E-Government for Sustainable Development in MENA Countries

This research paper investigates the role of electronic government on various aspects of economic and... Read More

Working Papers
Power Sector Reforms and Technological Change: Evidence from Arab League Members

Power sector reforms have been widely adopted in the turn of the 21st Century, including... Read More

Working Papers
Islamic Finance and Anchoring Heuristic Bias: An Analysis to Gulf Islamic Stock Markets

This study explores the importance of the 52-week high price in the Islamic GCC stock... Read More

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