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...

This study investigates the causal relationship, if any exists, between external debt and... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

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

This study investigates the causal relationship, if any exists, between external debt and... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

This study investigates the causal relationship, if any exists, between external debt and... 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...

This study investigates the causal relationship, if any exists, between external debt and... 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...

This study investigates the causal relationship, if any exists, between external debt and... 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
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

Policy Research Reports
Green Jobs and the Future of Work in Egypt: A Focus on the Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sectors

Green jobs are defined as decent jobs that help reduce the negative environmental impact; improve... Read More

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