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

When Sanctions Hit Home: Measuring Poverty Dynamics in...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

November, 2026

No.

1850

Topic

F5. International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy

I3. Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Low Taxes, Low Productivity? Labor Supply, Informality and...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

November, 2026

No.

1849

Topic

H2. Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue

J4. Particular Labor Markets

Working Papers

Powering the Energy Transition in Enterprises: Empirical Insights...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

November, 2026

No.

1848

Topic

O3. Technological Change, Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights

Q4. Energy

Q5. Environmental Economics

F1. Trade

Policy Briefs

Is Egypt’s Job Ladder Broken? Evidence from 25...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

PB 169

Topic

J6. Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Where Have All the Mothers Gone? COVID and...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

October, 2026

No.

1847

Topic

I1. Health

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

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

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

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