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 informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing... 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 informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing... 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 informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing... 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 informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing... 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 informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing... 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
Opening Up, Falling Behind: A Quasi-Natural Experiment for Informal Wages in Egypt

The informal sector is perceived as a buffer in crisis times in developing countries. Yet,... Read More

Working Papers
Examining the Gender Pay Gap among Youth: Insights from Egypt, Jordan and Palestine

This paper examines the gender pay gap among young people aged 15-29 in Egypt, Jordan,... Read More

Working Papers
Do Savers Learn from Experience? Evidence from Pension Contributions

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning (RL), a... Read More

Working Papers
Water Scarcity and Improved Water Use Efficiency in Tunisia: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis

Under global warming conditions, projections from the Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology indicate that Tunisia... Read More

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

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