Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Nada Shokry and Mohamed Bouaddi Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/devaluation-is-it-contractionary-or-expansionary-to-economic-sectors-the-case-of-egypt-2/ This paper investigates the effect of changes in exchange rate on sectoral GDP in Egypt in the period between 1982 and 2014. For this purpose, the study uses a MIDAS regression...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Rim Mouelhi and Monia Ghazali Original Link: https://theforum.erf.org.eg/2018/10/22/structural-transformation-egypt-morocco-tunisia/ Despite considerable economic progress before 1990, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia all experienced ‘premature deindustrialisation’ and unfinished structural transformation. This column looks back at structural change in...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Khalid Abu-Ismail Original Link: https://theforum.erf.org.eg/2018/10/01/galal-amin-egyptian-middle-class/ A sense of ‘defeat’ among the Egyptian middle class was the main motivation for the uprising of 25 January 2011. In a tribute to economics professor Galal Amin, who passed away last month, this column explores what his analysis would suggest lay...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Harry Pettit Original Link: https://theforum.erf.org.eg/2018/05/29/selling-hope-without-reward-youth-unemployment-egypt/ Many young educated Egyptians face difficulties locating secure employment that matches their skill levels and provides a solid foundation for marriage. This column argues that current initiatives intended to tackle the problem are...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author (s): Mohamed El Hedi Arouri and Nguyen Viet Cuong Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/on-the-impact-of-household-asset-level-and-inequality-on-inter-governorate-migration-evidence-from-egypt/ We investigate whether the level and the inequality of household assets impact inter-governorate migration in Egypt using gravity models and data from the...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Nora Aboushady and Chahir Zaki Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/politics-affect-exports-in-egypt/ Snapshot: Investment-related regulations are a major determinant of the firm’s decision to expand its activities and enter the exports market. Despite recent reforms of investment related laws and regulations, exports continue to drop...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Adeel Malik and Ferdinand Eibl Original Link: https://theforum.erf.org.eg/2018/02/06/politics-trade-protection-evidence-mubaraks-egypt/ Snapshot: Trade liberalisation in many developing countries has been pursued selectively, with a general reduction in tariffs counterbalanced by growing reliance on non-tariff measures. This column reports research...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Sara B. Alnashar Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/egypts-government-spending-multiplier-its-size-and-determinants/ Abstract: Fiscal policy has a potentially significant role in generating real income and stimulating aggregate demand. But under what circumstances does it actually succeed in boosting economic activity? This research paper...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Hanan Aboel Farag, Mohamed Sayed Abed Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/the-impact-of-foreign-capital-inflows-on-economic-growth-and-employment-in-egypt-a-sectoral-empirical-analysis/ Abstract: This paper traces the effect of “Greenfield Investment” disaggregated into six sectors on the one hand and the effect of external debt on the other...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Hanan Nazier Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/estimating-labor-demand-elasticities-and-elasticities-of-substitution-in-egyptian-manufacturing-sector-a-firm-level-static-analysis/ Abstract: This paper attempts to investigate crucial questions of labor demand related to how firms respond to changes in wages, how this responds to changes...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Ahmed Rashad, Mesbah Sharaf Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/does-maternal-employment-affect-child-nutrition-status-new-evidence-from-egypt/ Abstract: Despite that maternal employment can increase family income, several studies have suggested that it has adverse health consequences on children. The literature on the effects of maternal...
Learn MoreSource: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Mohamed El Arbi Chaffai, Patrick Plane Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/firm-productivity-technology-and-export-status-what-can-we-learn-from-egyptian-industries/ Abstract: We explore to what extent the export status and technological choices are related to firm Total Factor Productivity (TFP). Egyptian industrial firms are investigated...
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