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

Conflict Intensity and Nascent Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Iraq

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

Date

October, 2026

No.

1844

Topic

L2. Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior

O5. Economywide Country Studies

D7. Analysis of Collective Decision-Making

Working Papers

The Impact of the EU’s Emissions Trading System...

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

Date

October, 2026

No.

1843

Topic

Q4. Energy

Q5. Environmental Economics

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Labor Market Dynamics and Economic Mobility: An Analysis...

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

Date

October, 2026

No.

1842

Topic

J3. Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

Working Papers

Conflict Exposure in a Multi-Sectarian Society: Evidence from...

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

Date

October, 2026

No.

1841

Topic

C9. Design of Experiments

N4. Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation

D7. Analysis of Collective Decision-Making

Working Papers

Does Automatic Enrollment Crowd Out Voluntary IPS Contribution?...

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

Date

October, 2026

No.

1840

Topic

H3. Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents

H2. Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue

D1. Household Behavior and Family Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

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

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

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