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
Full List of ERF Publications
Casting Light on Africa’s Shadow Economy
This paper develops a novel empirical framework integrating satellite imagery and machine learning to estimate... Read More
The Impact of Garden-to-Building Conversion on Residential Property Price
Urban land-use regulations often balance environmental preservation with economic development, yet empirical evidence on their... Read More
Economic Sanctions and Nationalist Solidarity: An Empirical Test of the Rally-Around-the-Flag Effect in Iran (2005-2020)
Over the past two decades, Iran has been the target of various international economic sanctions,... Read More
Revolutionary Changes in Institutions and Firm Exports
In general, it is difficult to identify the impact of institutions on trade due to... Read More
Industrial Policy in MENA: Objectives, Drivers and Scope for Plurilateral Cooperation
Unilateral trade and industrial policies adopted by large economies are adversely impacting partner countries and... Read More
From Taxes to Transformation: Impact of Tax Increases on Smoking Behavior in Turkey
Tobacco use remains a formidable global public health concern, exerting significant adverse effects on individual... Read More
Unpacking PHC’s Financial Protection Effects: From the Lived Experience of Patients to the Promise of Systemic Equity in Tunisia
Primary Health Care first entry is widely recognized for improving population health outcomes, although its... Read More
Encouraging Organ Donation: Evidence from a Randomized Informational Intervention in Tunisia
Organ transplantation saves lives and improves the quality of life of patients who would otherwise... Read More
Fueling a Sustainable Future: The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Green Energy Transition Among Micro- and Small-Sized Firms in Egypt
This study investigates the role of financial inclusion in driving clean energy adoption among 1,002... Read More