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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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Climate Risk and Credit Allocation: A Study of Domestic and Foreign Banks in Türkiye
This study examines how banks in Türkiye adjust their lending in response to climate-related risks,... Read More
Why Do They Walk Away: Understanding Microcredit Client Dropout in Egypt’s Microfinance Sector from the Loan Officer’s Perspective
Microfinance has been operating in Egypt since the early 1980s. This paper investigates the slight... Read More
How Prices Change in a High-Inflation Economy: Evidence for Menu Cost Models
This paper provides evidence on two features of menu-cost pricing in a high-inflation economy. Using... Read More
The Impact of Uncertainty on Firm Financial Fragility: How Has It Evolved Over Time?
This study examines the impact of uncertainty on firm financial fragility, with a particular focus... Read More
Oil Income and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Six Countries using GEM Data (2016-2022)
This paper examines whether oil income influences entrepreneurial activity in Middle Eastern rentier states, and... Read More
Promoting Exports in the MENA Region: Do Uncertainty Risks Matter?
This paper re-evaluates the export-led growth hypothesis in the MENA region, examining the specific influences... Read More
Shifting Shores: The Effect of Anti-Dumping Measures on Egyptian Firms
This paper studies how Egyptian importing firms adjust when a product becomes subject to an... Read More
Sustainability and Banking Stability in GCC Economies: Threshold Effect of Green Innovation, Bank Competition and Institutional Quality
This study aims to analyze the non-linear effect between ESG performance and bank stability. More... Read More
CO2 Emissions and Financial Development: Does Geopolitical Risk Matter? Evidence from MENA Countries
Climate change poses an escalating threat to global stability. The Middle East and North Africa... Read More