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 Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper... 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 Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper... 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 Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper... 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 Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper... 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 Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
Does Money Matter in Developing Economies? Some Results from the Solow Estimator

Abstract Using the Solow estimator and the technique introduced by Startz, this paper provides strong... Read More

Working Papers
Trade Structure and Endogenous Restrictions: Evidence from Sudan

Abstract This paper attempts to determine appropriate trade control systems for small, capital-poor economies facing... Read More

Working Papers
Interpreting Household Budget Surveys: Estimates for Poverty and Income Distribution in Egypt

Abstract Comparing Household Expenditure Survey data (1990/1991) for Egypt with expenditures in the national accounts,... Read More

Working Papers
Productivity and Profitability in 500 Largest Firms of Turkey, 1980-1994

Abstract The significance of ownership is studied using data from the largest 500 firms in... Read More

Working Papers
The Challenges of Globalization And Human Resources Development In The Arab World: Myth And Reality

Abstract Recent advances in information technology made capital and technology rather than labor the main... Read More

Working Papers
Intergenerational Transfer of Human Capital: Evidence for Gender Role from Iran

Abstract The increased emphasis on the role of human capital in economic growth has raised... Read More

Working Papers
Institutional Analysis of State-Owned Enterprises Reform and the MENA Region

Abstract The paper presents an institutional economic analysis of State-Owned-Enterprise reform where the large size... Read More

Working Papers
State-Owned Enterprises and Privatization in Turkey: Policy, Performance and Reform Experience, 1985-95

Abstract Against the backdrop of major changes in Turkey's development strategy and policy regimes, the... Read More

Working Papers
The Interaction Between Government Budget, Demography and Labor in the GCC: Does Policy Consistency Matter?

Abstract This paper utilizes a schematic economic framework in order to evaluate the consistency of... Read More

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