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 impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries.... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

This paper examines the impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries.... 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 impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries.... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

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

This paper examines the impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries.... 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 impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries.... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Financial Development and Poverty Reduction: A Study of Middle-Income Countries

This paper examines the impact of financial development on poverty in middle-income countries. To that... Read More

Working Papers
The Quality of Life of Youth with Disabilities in Egypt with Special Focus on Educational Achievement

Although youth with disabilities represent a heterogeneous group with respect to disability domain and degree... Read More

Working Papers
Impact of Syrian Refugees in Jordan on Education Outcomes for Jordanian Youth

This paper examines the impact of Syrian refugees during the Syrian Civil War on the... Read More

Working Papers
Migration Shocks and Housing: Evidence from the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

This paper investigates the impact of migration shocks on housing conditions and rental prices for... Read More

Working Papers
Do myopia and asymmetric information matter in the demand for social insurance?

This article challenges the topic of low demand for social insurance by exploring an original... Read More

Policy Perspectives
Fiscal Management of Oil Resources in Booms and Busts

In a nutshell Sound resource management is crucial. There are huge costs associated with large... Read More

Policy Briefs
The Use of ICT and Employment Generation

In a nutshell The World Bank (2016) estimates that 57 percent of workers in OECD... Read More

Working Papers
The Commuting Gender Gap and Females’ Participation and Earnings in the Egyptian Labor Market

The length of commute time to work influence the access to employment opportunities and individuals’... Read More

Policy Briefs
Competitive Real Exchange Rates Are Good for the Poor: Evidence from Egyptian Household Surveys

In a nutshell The real exchange rate (RER) is an economy-wide relative price, closely monitored... Read More

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