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...

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using... 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...

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

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

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using... 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...

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Armed Conflict and Child Labor: Evidence from Iraq

This paper examines the relationship between armed conflict intensity and child labor using household level... Read More

Working Papers
Does it Still Pay to Go to College in Egypt? Decomposition Analysis of Wage Differentials For College and Non-College Graduates

This paper analyzes the educational wage differentials among youth graduates in Egypt using a nationally... Read More

Working Papers
Does Central Bank Independence Matter in Arab Oil Exporters

The paper shows that central banks in Arab oil exporters are not independent. Low independence... Read More

Working Papers
Do More Productive Firms Pay Workers More? Evidence from Egypt

Theoretically, in perfectly competitive markets with full information, marginal productivity of labor and workers’ wages... Read More

Working Papers
Education of Jordanians: Outcomes in a Challenging Environment

This paper employs the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey 2010 and 2016 waves to investigate... Read More

Working Papers
Time Poverty in Egypt and Tunisia: Is There A Gender Gap?

This paper investigates the gender differences in time poverty in two MENA countries, particularly Egypt... Read More

Working Papers
Determinants of Fertility and Population Policies in MENA Countries

In this study, we examine the relationship between fertility and population policies and other potential... Read More

Working Papers
Own Account Workers in Jordan: Profile and Work Characteristics

In this paper, we compare own account workers (employers and the self-employed) to private sector... Read More

Working Papers
Gender Differences and Time Allocation: A Comparative Analysis of Egypt and Tunisia

This  paper  aims  at  examining  the  gender  differences  in  time  allocation  between  market,  house  and ... Read More

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