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 This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the... 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 This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the... 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 This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the... 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 This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the... 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 This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Institutional Structure, Government Policy and Economic Performance in Turkey

Abstract This paper studies the interaction of political institutions, government policies, and the economic performance... Read More

Working Papers
Labor Participation of Arab Women: Estimates of the Fertility to Labor Supply Link

Abstract The paper has two objectives. The first is to review salient trends in the... Read More

Working Papers
Global Challenges and Opportunities Facing MENA Countries at the Dawn of the 21st Century

Abstract The premise of the paper is that when the forces driving the globalization of... Read More

Working Papers
Foreign Exchange Policy & Management During Structural Adjustment: The Case of Iran

Abstract An important ingredient of structural adjustment policies is the reform of the foreign exchange... Read More

Working Papers
Testing for Market Imperfections: Participation in Land & Labor Contracts in Turkish Agriculture

Abstract A remarkable degree of self-sufficiency is a distinguishing feature of the typical Third World... Read More

Working Papers
Membership in Two Customs Unions

Abstract Under certain membership property rights obeying the 'liberal ethic' and 'approved entry' axioms, we... Read More

Working Papers
Equity in Educational Expenditures in The Middle East & North Africa

Abstract Educational policies affect access to schooling, and consequently, determine jobs and income, both of... Read More

Working Papers
Comparative Study of Central, East European, Baltic & Turkish Economies With a View to Future Membership in the EU

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to comparatively study the Central European Economies (CEE),... Read More

Working Papers
Public Sector Employment & Labor Markets in Arab Countries: Recent Developments & Policy Implications

Abstract This paper surveys recent trends in public sector labor practices in a group of... Read More

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