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

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and... 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...

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and... 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...

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and... 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...

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and... 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?...

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and... 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

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

Working Papers
The Impact of Price, Legality, and Flavor Availability on Consumer Decisions: A Discrete Choice Analysis of Nicotine Products in an Illicit Market

This study examines consumer preferences for manufactured cigarettes, roll-your-own cigarettes, and e-cigarettes in Türkiye, focusing... Read More

Working Papers
Harassment and Female Labor Force Participation: Micro-Level Evidence in Egypt

Sexual harassment is a pervasive form of violence against women (VAW) worldwide. In Egypt, women... Read More

Working Papers
The Causal Effect of 2012 Compulsory Education Law on NEET in Türkiye: A Regression Discontinuity Design

In 2012, the Turkish government extended compulsory education from eight to twelve years. This article... Read More

Working Papers
Fiscal Limits in the MENA Region: A Structural Analysis of Debt Sustainability

The MENA region has faced significant socio-economic and political shocks over the past decade, which... Read More

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