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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.
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Rainfall, Birthweight and Endogenous Pregnancy
Several studies examine the impact of rainfall on neonatal health; however, few consider the endogenous... Read More
Oil Rent and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Seven MENA Economies Using GEM Data
This study examines the association between oil rent and entrepreneurial activity in seven Middle East... Read More
Digitalization and International Trade Configurations: Firm-Level Evidence from the MENA Region
This paper examines the relationship between digitalization and firms’ participation in international trade in the... Read More
Evaluating A US Policy Rate Threshold Effect on Economic Growth in The GCC Region: Do Oil Prices Matter?
This paper re-examines the influence of US interest rates on economic growth in the GCC... Read More
MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: June 2026
Electrification and the closing of the gender gap in literacy in rural Iran, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani... Read More
From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic Change into A Dividend?
In a nutshell Jordan’s population growth has slowed over 2016-2025 The total fertility rate in... Read More
The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education on Maternal Employment in Jordan
Globally, women’s employment rates decline with family formation, due to their disproportionate unpaid care responsibilities.... Read More
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Progress on Education and Employment, Deteriorating Health
In a nutshell Syrian refugee children in Jordan experienced improvements in school enrollment rates from... Read More
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Labor Market Outcomes and Wellbeing through 2025
How are the Syrian refugees in Jordan faring in protracted displacement? This paper leverages the... Read More