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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.
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Hiding Public Debt
This paper examines the determinants of hidden public debt—that is, government financial commitments and contingent... Read More
Measurement and Nature of Absolute Poverty in Least Development Countries
This paper provides new national accounts consistent poverty estimates for low-income countries. The paper compares... Read More
Climate Change, Gender, Decision-Making Power, and Migration into the Saiss Region of Morocco
Studies on migration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have so far... Read More
The Effect of Patriarchal Culture on Women’s Labor Force Participation
We show that measures of patriarchal culture are correlated with female labor force participation (FLFP)... Read More
Estimating Poverty and Inequality in the Absence of Consumption Data: An Application to the Middle East and North Africa
Measures of consumption and poverty are critical metrics of the wellbeing of individuals, their households,... Read More
Is Internal Migration A Way to Cope With Climate Change? Evidence From Egypt
In this study, we examine the effect of extreme weather events on migration among governorates... Read More
Do Migrants Transfer Political and Cultural Norms to Their Origin Country? Some Evidence From Some Arab Countries
This paper explores some political and social consequences of international migration experience and remittance receipt... Read More
The Arab Spring and the Employability of Youth: Early Evidence From Egypt
This paper investigates the school-to-work transition of young people from subsequent graduation cohorts between 2005... Read More