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...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

PB 158

Topic

J1. Demographic Economics

Policy Briefs

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

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... Read More

Date

April, 2026

No.

159

Working Papers

The Evolution of the Structure of Employment and...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... 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...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... 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...

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning... 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
Do Savers Learn from Experience? Evidence from Pension Contributions

We examine whether households’ voluntary retirement saving decisions are influenced by reinforcement learning (RL), a... Read More

Working Papers
Water Scarcity and Improved Water Use Efficiency in Tunisia: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis

Under global warming conditions, projections from the Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology indicate that Tunisia... Read More

Working Papers
A Dynamic Spatiotemporal Analysis of Growth Convergence, Natural Disasters and Climate Change in the MENA Region

This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial econometric approach.... Read More

Working Papers
The Role of Artificial Intelligence Within the Algerian Economy: Opportunity or Threat to the Job Market?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global labor markets, offering opportunities to boost productivity and create... Read More

Working Papers
The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children’s Health Outcomes in Egypt

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most widespread form of violence against women globally, affecting... Read More

Policy Research Reports
The Legal and Policy Frameworks for an Inclusive Social Protection System in Egypt

Summary Background Egypt is both a transit and destination country for refugees and asylum seekers.... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Soft Power on Inward Foreign Direct Investment in The MENA Region

Driven by climate change concerns and the transition toward renewable energy, the dynamics of global... Read More

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