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

Policy Briefs

Reversing the Trend: Policy Levers for Jordan’s Labor...

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

Job Quality Has Improved for Jordanians Since 2016,...

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

1827

Topic

N3. Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy

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

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

Working Papers

Household Appliances, Infrastructural Services and Married Women’s Unpaid...

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

1826

Topic

D1. Household Behavior and Family Economics

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

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

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

1825

Topic

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

F1. Trade

Full List of ERF Publications

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

Working Papers
Intertemporal Test of Beta Stationarity Performance of Islamic Sector Structured Mutual Funds

Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to examine social Islamic mutual funds’ financial performance.... Read More

Working Papers
The Quality of Life of Palestinians under a Chronic Political Conflict: Assessment and Determinants

Abstract This paper assesses the quality of life of Palestinians and its determinants; and compares... Read More

Working Papers
External and Regional Shocks in the GCC Region: Implications for a Common Exchange Rate Regime

Abstract Using a structural cointegrated VAR, this study examines the impacts of external shocks originating from... Read More

Working Papers
The Determinants of the Perception of Happiness about Quality of Life amongst Turkish People

Abstract Happiness and life satisfaction are two empirically correlated but conceptually different determinants of quality of... Read More

Working Papers
ICT, Market Contestability and Economic Performance: Lessons from ERF Countries

Abstract Using a panel data of 107 countries including developed, developing and ERF (Economic Research Forum... Read More

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