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...

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

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

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 162

Working Papers

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

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

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

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 168

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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