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 empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in... 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 empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

Abstract This paper examines empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in... 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 empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in... 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 empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in... 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
Formal and Informal Credit Markets in Egypt

Abstract This paper examines empirically the markets for formal and informal credit in Egypt. Using... Read More

Working Papers
Labor Markets and Peace: The Case of Jordan

Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of the peace process on Jordanian labor markets in... Read More

Working Papers
The ‘New’ Trade Theories and New Trading Opportunities for Turkey

Abstract The paper presents a selective review of the 'new' theories of international trade and... Read More

Working Papers
Labor Productivity, Underemployment and Rural Migration in Iran

Abstract The relationships among labor productivity, underemployment and small farmers' migration decisions in Iran were... Read More

Working Papers
Adjustments and Error Corrections in Money Demand During High Inflation: A Case Study of Sudan

Abstract In this paper an attempt to derive a stable money demand function for the... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Structural Adjustment on Agricultural Development in the Near East

Abstract Structural adjustment is necessary, but not sufficient for achieving sustainable long-run growth and food... Read More

Working Papers
The Middle East Peace Dilemma: Bilateral Political Negotiation for Multilateral Economic Cooperation

Abstract Prospects for Middle East economic cooperation are largely determined by the underlying political structure... Read More

Working Papers
Employment Policy & Technology Choice in Manufacturing in the GCC: The Case of Bahrain

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the employment policy and technology choice... Read More

Working Papers
Natural Resource Management in the Middle East and North Africa Region:Some Selected Issues

Abstract The paper focuses on natural resource depletion, fresh water scarcity, and the health impacts... Read More

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