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
Full List of ERF Publications
The Impact of the Informal Sector on Firm Performance: New Evidence for MENA Firms
This study investigates the impact of the informal sector on firm performance for over 10.000... Read More
The Role of Financial Inclusion in Reducing Youth Unemployment and Mortality in the MENA Region: An Application of FMOLS Approach with Panel Data
This study investigates the effects of financial inclusion on youth unemployment and mortality rates, using... Read More
Startups’ Performance: Evidence from Tunisia
The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of intrinsic characteristics of startups,... Read More
Unconditional Cash Transfers and Child Welfare in Turkey: Short-Term Evidence from the Family Support Program
We examine how a modest unconditional cash transfer policy affects child labor, schooling and health... Read More
Climate Change Negotiations Under the Shadow of History
Climate change is a global challenge requiring unprecedented levels of collective action. In this context,... Read More
Pricing Behavior and Exchange Rate: Evidence from Iranian Consumer Prices
This paper provides new evidence on the impact of exchange rate depreciation on pricing behavior.... Read More
Employment Subsidies, Firm Capital Formation and Skill Intensity
Revised version: October 2026 Originally posted: December 2025 Original Title: Do Employment Subsidies Affect Skill... Read More
The Nationwide Camp Closure Policy in Iraq and the Welfare of Displaced Populations
After the end of their conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant... Read More
Aid for Trade, Political Ties, and Global Value Chains: A Regime-Dependent Effect?
This paper investigates the impact of aid for trade (AfT) targeted at trade policies on... Read More