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

Digitalization and International Trade Configurations: Firm-Level Evidence from...

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial... Read More

Date

September, 2026

No.

1832

Topic

L1. Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance

F1. Trade

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Evaluating A US Policy Rate Threshold Effect on...

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial... Read More

Date

September, 2026

No.

1831

Topic

E4. Money and Interest Rates

F4. Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance

O4. Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

F1. Trade

ERF Journal

MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: June...

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

Vol. 18, No. 1

Policy Briefs

From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic...

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

PB 165

Working Papers

The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education...

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial... Read More

Date

June, 2026

No.

1828

Topic

I2. Education and Research Institutions

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
A Dynamic Spatiotemporal Analysis of Growth Convergence, Natural Disasters and Climate Change in the MENA Region

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial econometric approach.... Read More

Working Papers
The Role of Artificial Intelligence Within the Algerian Economy: Opportunity or Threat to the Job Market?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global labor markets, offering opportunities to boost productivity and create... Read More

Working Papers
The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children’s Health Outcomes in Egypt

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most widespread form of violence against women globally, affecting... Read More

Policy Research Reports
The Legal and Policy Frameworks for an Inclusive Social Protection System in Egypt

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and asylum seekers.... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Soft Power on Inward Foreign Direct Investment in The MENA Region

Driven by climate change concerns and the transition toward renewable energy, the dynamics of global... Read More

Working Papers
Does High Liquidity Creation Reduce the Efficiency of GCC Islamic Banks? The Role of Sustainability and Governance Factors

This paper investigates the impact of liquidity creation on the efficiency of Islamic banks. More... Read More

Working Papers
The Interplay Between Fertility and Female Labor Market Dynamics in the Arab Region: A Panel Time Series Analysis

This study investigates the complex relationship between fertility and female labor force participation in the... Read More

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