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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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Quantifying School Segregation in MENA Countries: A Comparative Analysis
While most MENA countries have undergone structural transformation to improve their educational system, little is... Read More
The Economic Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict on GCC Countries and Strategies to Mitigate Adverse Effects
This paper investigates the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on the macroeconomic performance of Gulf... Read More
Financial Literacy, Conflict Dynamics, and Household Economic Resilience: Evidence from Palestine
This study investigates the interaction between financial literacy and conflict intensity to determine household financial... Read More
Low Taxes, Low Productivity? Labor Supply, Informality, and the Role of Personal Income Taxes in the MENA Region
This paper investigates the MENA Paradox, where low statutory personal income taxes coexist with low... Read More
Higher Education and Female Labor Supply: Evidence from a Large-Scale Expansion Policy
This paper investigates the causal impact of higher education on female employment by leveraging the... Read More
Does Digital Transformation Reduce Social Inequalities in MENA Countries?
This study examines the effect of digital transformation on social inequalities in the MENA region... Read More
A Survival Analysis to Explore the Determinants of Digitalization in Egyptian Business Enterprises
This study investigates the determinants of digitalization among Egyptian enterprises, conceptualizing it as a multi-stage,... Read More
Competition, Digitalization, and Innovation: Empirical Evidence from Developing and Emerging Economies
This paper examines the effects of formal and informal competition, as well as adoption of... Read More
GVCs and Entrepreneurial Activity: The Role of Institutions and Labor Provisions
This paper examines the nexus between participation in global value chains (GVCs) and entrepreneurial activity,... Read More