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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.
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The Environment and the Economy: From Sustainability to Green Growth
Fundamental concerns over the environment’s capacity to support continued economic growth dates as far back... Read More
Are Jordan and Tunisia’s Exports Becoming More Technologically Sophisticated? Analysis Using Highly Disaggregated Export Databases
There is a growing consensus that “what countries export matters for growth” (Haussman and al.... Read More
The Elusive Quest for Arab Economic Development
This paper reviews the development experience of the Arab countries since World War II, arguing... Read More
The Performance of the Airline Passenger Market in the United Arab Emirates
Despite a relatively short history, UAE airlines have managed to establish themselves alongside the best-performing... Read More
Moroccan Passenger Airlines Framework and Performance
This paper studies the relationship between the current passengers’ airlines framework and the performance of... Read More
Understanding Revolution in the Middle East: The Central Role of the Middle Class
The paper argues that the changing interests of the middle class can explain the authoritarianism... Read More
Arab Passengers’ Airlines Framework and Performance: Jordan Case
The past two decades have witnessed vivid changes in the air transport services sector. These... Read More
Has the UAE Escaped the Oil Curse?
The UAE is blessed with vast deposits of oil and gas. Contrary to other oil-rich... Read More
Macro-Financial Vulnerabilities and Economic Downturns: A Comparison Analysis Between Cost-Sensitive Learning and Markov-Switching Approaches
This paper examines the effects of macro-financial vulnerabilities on economic downturns in North Africa and... Read More