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

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

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

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

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

 Abstract In this paper we highlighted the importance of systemic risk in the... 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 In this paper we highlighted the importance of systemic risk in the... 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 In this paper we highlighted the importance of systemic risk in the... 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
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

Working Papers
Vertical Integration and Institutional Constraints on Firm Behavior: The Case of the Garment Industry in Egypt

Abstract Empirical analysis of vertical integration has mostly been restricted to developed countries. But since the... Read More

Working Papers
Tourism, Capital Good Imports and Long-Run Growth

Abstract This paper presents a theoretical growth model that attempts to identify one of the mechanisms... Read More

Working Papers
Do Capital Inflows Cause Currency Black Markets in MENA? Causality Tests for Heterogeneous Panels

Abstract This paper examines feedback causality between capital inflow components and currency black market premiums (BMP)... Read More

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