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 Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

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

Abstract Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

Abstract Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of... 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 Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of... 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 Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of... 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
Demography, Capital Dependency and Growth in MENA

Abstract Recent academic and policy discussions have emphasized the poor growth performance of MENA's economies... Read More

Working Papers
Determinants of Inflation and its Instability in Sudan 1970 – 1994

Abstract During the past three decades inflation in Sudan accelerated and was highly variable. Various... Read More

Working Papers
Workers Displaced Due to Privatization in Turkey:Before Versus After Displacement

Abstract This study, on the impact of privatization on dismissed workers in Turkey, is the... Read More

Working Papers
Attracting Foreign Investment to Arab Countries: Getting the Basics Right

Abstract Foreign direct investment (FDI) is being sought by most, if not all, developing countries... Read More

Working Papers
Import Trade Liberalization and Economic Performance

Abstract An important feature of the empirical evidence on trade liberalization experiences is their association... Read More

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

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