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

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

Abstract The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to... 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 The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to... 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 The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to... 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 The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Topic

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

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?

Abstract The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Returns To Education: An Updated Comparison From Arab Countries

Abstract The paper provides a comparative study of private rate of return to education in... Read More

Working Papers
Privatization and Financial Market Development: A Comparison Between MENA Countries and Other Regions

Abstract This paper examines the impact of privatization on stock market size and liquidity in... Read More

Working Papers
Financial Liberalization and Money Demand in Morocco

Abstract This paper investigates whether the financial liberalization that Morocco has been undertaking since the early... Read More

Working Papers
Rational Speculative Bubbles: An Empirical Investigation of the Middle East and North African (MENA) Stock Markets

Abstract Despite recent extreme fluctuations of Middle East and North African (MENA) stock markets, we do... Read More

Working Papers
Financial Stability and Macro Prudential Regulation: Policy Implication of Systemic Expected Shortfall Measure

 Abstract In this paper we highlighted the importance of systemic risk in the new framework... Read More

Working Papers
Raising Awareness of Alternatives to Public Sector Employment Among Syrian Youth

Abstract In 2003, over 80 percent of unemployed 15-29 year-olds in Syria sought jobs in... Read More

Working Papers
Job Quality Among the Non-Wage Workers in the Agriculture and Non-Agricultural Sectors in Egypt

Abstract It is quite challenging to operationalize the notion of job quality for wage and... Read More

Working Papers
Basel Accord and Lending Behavior: Evidence from MENA Region

Abstract In 1988, an agreement was reached in Basel to set common requirements of bank... Read More

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