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

Women’s Employment and Gender Dynamics in the Arab...

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-3

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Women and the Green Economy in Arab Countries...

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-2

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

Q5. Environmental Economics

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

The Main Features of Sudan’s Income and Wage...

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1824

Topic

D3. Distribution

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

J3. Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Gender Dynamics in the Digital Economy: Opportunities and...

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
The Informalization of the Egyptian Economy (1998-2012): A Factor in Growing Wage Inequality?

Variations in hourly wage rates explain most of gross earnings inequality among all workers in... Read More

Working Papers
The Evolution of Wage Formation and Inequality in Jordan in 2010-2016

This paper investigates wage formation and inequality in Jordan over the period 2010 to 2016... Read More

Working Papers
The exceptional performance of exporters: Evidence from Egyptian firms

This paper examines the manufacturing export market in Egypt after the Arab Spring using firm... Read More

Working Papers
Gender Diversity, Productivity, and Wages in Egyptian Firms

Women’s employment is not evenly distributed across sectors and this variance in gender diversity can... Read More

Working Papers
Why are Refugee Children Shorter than the Hosting Population? Evidence from Camps Residents in Jordan

The literature on children’s health inequalities in refugee camps in Jordan remains sparse. We noticed... Read More

Working Papers
Inclusive services for youth in Cairo’s informal areas

This paper studies access to basic services and infrastructure among youth populations in Cairo’s informal... Read More

Working Papers
The Macroeconomics of the Gold Economy in Sudan

After the secession of South Sudan and the resultant drop in oil exports, Sudan has... Read More

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