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

The Impact of Soft Power on Inward Foreign...

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in... Read More

Date

September, 2025

No.

1794

Topic

Q4. Energy

H5. National Government Expenditures and Related Policies

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

F2. International Factor Movements and International Business

Working Papers

Does High Liquidity Creation Reduce the Efficiency of...

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in... Read More

Date

September, 2025

No.

1793

Topic

E5. Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit

G2. Financial Institutions and Services

Working Papers

The Interplay Between Fertility and Female Labor Market...

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1792

Topic

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Working Papers

The Impact of Price, Legality, and Flavor Availability...

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1791

Topic

K3. Other Substantive Areas of Law

I1. Health

I2. Education and Research Institutions

Working Papers

Harassment and Female Labor Force Participation: Micro-Level Evidence...

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in... Read More

Date

August, 2025

No.

1790

Topic

R4. Transportation Economics

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
State-Business Relations in Sudan: The Prospects for A Dynamic Private Sector

This paper reviews the state-business relations (SBRs) forged by the state rulers in Sudan who... Read More

Working Papers
The Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Sudanese Output: An Asymmetric Analysis using the NARDL Model

This study tests the hypothesis that the real effective exchange rate changes have an asymmetric... Read More

ERF Journal
MEDJ – ERF Middle East Development Journal: June 2023

Does the structure of state budget matter for Egypt’s fiscal deficit? An empirical investigation using... Read More

Policy Briefs
Does Digitalization Matter for Egyptian and Jordanian Firms?

In a nutshell The objective of this policy brief is to examine how digitalization can... Read More

Policy Briefs
Which Firms Are More Digitized in Egypt and Jordan?

In a nutshell Using a new dataset collected by the Economic Research Forum, this policy... Read More

Policy Research Reports
The Promise of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Jobs in Egypt

This report examines the growth of ICT jobs in Egypt, where ICT jobs are defined... Read More

Policy Research Reports
Work Arrangements in the Informal Sector and Gig Economy/Digital Platform Economy in Egypt

Global, regional, and local trends are constantly evolving and transforming the future of work. While... Read More

Policy Research Reports
Growing and Shrinking Occupations and the Demand for Skills in Egypt

Lately there are certain global trends that are shaping the future of work. While global... Read More

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