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 This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

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

Abstract This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

Abstract This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran... 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 This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran... 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 This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran... 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
The Revenue System and the Growth of Government Expenditures in Iran

Abstract This paper examines the growth of government expenditures and revenues in Iran over the... Read More

Working Papers
Regulation of Telecom in Developing Countries: Outcomes, Incentives and Commitment

Abstract In response to the recent wave of privatization and regulation of monopolies in developing... Read More

Working Papers
Industrial Policy and the Role of the State in Egypt: The Relevance of the East Asian Experience

Abstract This paper assesses Egypt's industrial strategy as embodied in its current economic reform and... Read More

Working Papers
Popular Attitudes Toward Free Markets in Iran, the Former Soviet Union and the United States

Abstract A survey of attitudes towards markets which was originally conducted in the U.S and... Read More

Working Papers
Animal Protein Food Consumption Patterns and Consumer Behavior

Abstract This study investigates the consumption pattern of animal protein as a major food group... Read More

Working Papers
The Effects of Public Sector Hiring and Compensation Policies on the Egyptian Labor Market

Abstract This paper examines the combined impact of the employment guarantee for graduates and public... Read More

Working Papers
Human Resources Development and the Structure of Oil Economies: Critical Issues with Illustration from Kuwait

Abstract Oil economies have unique structural characteristics that present challenges to mainstream economic policies. This... Read More

Working Papers
The World Economy and Implications for the Middle East and North Africa Region, 1995-2010

Abstract This paper examines recent developments and likely longer-term trends in the external environment facing... Read More

Working Papers
Some Technological Aspects of an Environmentally Sustainable Policy for Turkey

Abstract Environmentally sustainable development requires a balance between economic growth targets and a healthy environment... Read More

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