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

Making Trade Policy Innovation Friendly: What Role of...

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

1825

Topic

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

F1. Trade

Working Papers

Women’s Employment and Gender Dynamics in the Arab...

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-3

Topic

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

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Women and the Green Economy in Arab Countries...

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-2

Topic

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

Q5. Environmental Economics

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

The Main Features of Sudan’s Income and Wage...

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1824

Topic

D3. Distribution

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

J3. Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Gender Dynamics in the Digital Economy: Opportunities and...

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Topic

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

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
The Political Economy of Trade Policy in Tunisia

Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of protection in... Read More

Working Papers
BIT Contracting and FDI Impact in the GCC Countries

Abstract The rationale for GCC countries increasingly contracting of BITs is controversial. This paper empirically examines... Read More

Working Papers
Labor Governance and Economic Reform in the Middle East and North Africa: Lessons from Nordic Countries

Abstract The greater emphasis on governance issues in economic reform programmes of Middle East and North... Read More

Working Papers
Growth Fundamentals and Economic Growth in the MENA Region

Abstract This paper examines the strategies of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries concerning growth-enhancing... Read More

Working Papers
Potentiel Entrepreneurial en Algérie : Entre Capital Humain et Informalité, Quelle Croissance ?

Abstract An analysis of trajectories and positions in the field of economic activity and their... Read More

Working Papers
Religion, Politics, and Development: Lessons from the Lands of Islam

Abstract The question as to whether religion can block economic development and institutional change, or is... Read More

Working Papers
Structure du Capital et Gouvernance des Societes Cotees au Maroc

Abstract Le débat autour de la question de gouvernance des entreprise s’est acharné ces dernières années... Read More

Working Papers
Macroeconomic Policy and Unemployment by Economic Activity: Evidence from Turkey

Abstract This paper investigates how macroeconomic policy shocks in Turkey affect the total unemployment and provides... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Capital Requirements on Banks’ Cost of Intermediation and Performance: The Case of Egypt

Abstract In 1991, the Central Bank of Egypt increased the minimum capital requirements for the banking... Read More

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