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Working Paper- Investment Climate and Firms’ Exports in Egypt: When Politics Matter

2016Chahir ZakiDemocracy and PoliticsEconomic Research ForumEconomyNora AboushadyPaper
December 01, 2016 05:55 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Nora Aboushady, Chahir Zaki Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/investment-climate-and-firms-exports-in-egypt-when-politics-matter/ Abstract: The objective of this paper is to explore the nexus between exports performance and components of the investment climate. This paper contribution is twofold: first, the paper fills the gap in the...

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Working Paper- Private Banking and Crony Capitalism in Egypt

2016Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptIshac DiwanMarc SchiffbauerPaper
December 01, 2016 03:44 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Ishac Diwan, Marc Schiffbauer Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/private-banking-and-crony-capitalism-in-egypt/ Abstract: In Egypt, the bulk of bank loans during 2003-2010 went to politically connected firms. At the same time, the banking sector was liberalized increasingly operated around competitive and profit-maximizing principles. A key...

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Working Paper- Judicial Review in Public-Private Business Contracts in Egypt Evidence from Administrative Court Rulings in Government Tenders and Bids Law Disputes

2016Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptJudicial AffairsPaperSahar Tohamy
November 01, 2016 03:39 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Sahar Tohamy Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/judicial-review-in-public-private-business-contracts-in-egypt-evidence-from-administrative-court-rulings-in-government-tenders-and-bids-law-disputes/ Abstract: This paper examines the role that administrative court review in Egypt plays in supporting the integrity of public-private business...

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Working Paper- Energy Subsidy Reform in Egypt: The Gender – “Energy” Poverty Nexus

2016Economic Research ForumEconomyFatma El-HamidiPaperWomen Affairs
October 01, 2016 05:53 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Fatma El-Hamidi Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/energy-subsidy-reform-in-egypt-the-gender-energy-poverty-nexus/ Abstract: The purpose of this study is to quantify the effects of the current energy reform policy on household expenditures along gender and regional lines. Gender analysis helps to identify constraints such as transportation...

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Working Paper: Trade between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia: Prospects and Challenges for Trilateral Trade Integration

2016Ebaidalla Mahjoub EbaidallaEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptForeign RelationsPaper
October 01, 2016 03:38 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Ebaidalla Mahjoub Ebaidalla Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/trade-between-egypt-sudan-and-ethiopia-prospects-and-challenges-for-trilateral-trade-integration/ Abstract: Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia possess potential natural and human resources, which can entail successful trade integration between the three countries. This paper investigates...

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Working Paper- Why is Fertility on the Rise in Egypt? The Role of Women’s Employment Opportunities

2016Caroline KrafftEconomic Research ForumEconomyPaperWomen Affairs
September 01, 2016 05:53 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Caroline Krafft Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/why-is-fertility-on-the-rise-in-egypt-the-role-of-womens-employment-opportunities/ Abstract: Can declining employment opportunities for women reverse the fertility transition? This paper presents new evidence that the demographic transition has not just stalled, but in fact reversed in...

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Working Paper- Are We Sure About the Effects of the Egyptian Uprisings? A SURE Approach

2015Amr HosnyEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptPaper
September 01, 2016 03:44 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Amr Hosny Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/are-we-sure-about-the-effects-of-the-egyptian-uprisings-a-sure-approach/ Abstract: Four years after the historic uprising of the Egyptians in January 2011, we aim to understand whether the Egyptian revolution has had a different impact on different sectoral investments in the economy. Using data...

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Working Paper- Accessibility, Transportation Cost and Regional Growth: A Case Study for Egypt

2016Culture, Education and DevelopmentDina ElshahawanyEconomic Research ForumEconomyEduardo A. HaddadEgyptMichael L. LahrPaper
September 01, 2016 03:37 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Dina Elshahawany, Eduardo A. Haddad, Michael L. Lahr Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/accessibility-transportation-cost-and-regional-growth-a-case-study-for-egypt/  Abstract: The potential ability of transport infrastructure investments to produce transport benefits depends on the travel time reductions and accessibility. In this paper...

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Working Paper- Does International Migration Help Them Marry earlier? A Hazard Model for the Case of Egypt

2016Anda DavidCulture, Education and DevelopmentEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptPaperRana HendyWomen Affairs
September 01, 2016 03:36 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Anda David, Rana Hendy Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/does-international-migration-help-them-marry-earlier-a-hazard-model-for-the-case-of-egypt/ Abstract: Marriage represents an important step of entering adulthood in the Egyptian society and its delay often results in tensions and frustration among youth. Considering migration as a...

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School Based Management: An Approach to Improve Learning Outcomes in Egypt

2016Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomic Research ForumEgyptEngi Gamal EldinPaper
August 30, 2016 03:37 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Engi Gamal Eldin Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/school-based-management-an-approach-to-improve-learning-outcomes-in-egypt/ Abstract: Egypt has the worst basic education system worldwide. Egypt’s decentralization reforms were more rhetoric since the early 1990s. There are three institutional features that are crucial for bettering...

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Working Paper- Asymmetric Growth Impact of Fiscal Policy: A Post-Shock Policy Scenario for Egypt

2016Economic Research ForumEconomyEgyptHany Abdel-LatifPaperTapas Mishra
August 01, 2016 03:44 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Hany Abdel-Latif, Tapas Mishra Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/asymmetric-growth-impact-of-social-policy-a-post-shock-policy-scenario-for-egypt/ Abstract: This paper empirically explores how fiscal policy represented by acceleration in government spending exerts asymmetric effects on economic growth in the context of a developing...

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Working Paper- The Impact of Institutional Blockholders on Voluntary Disclosure and Transparency: The Case of Egypt

2016Doaa El-DiftarEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptEleri JonesMohamed Moustafa SolimanPaper
August 01, 2016 03:44 am
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Doaa El-Diftar, Eleri Jones, Mohamed Moustafa Soliman Original Link: http://erf.org.eg/publications/the-impact-of-institutional-blockholders-on-voluntary-disclosure-and-transparency-the-case-of-egypt/ Abstract: Disclosure and transparency are crucial elements in the improvement of overall corporate governance.  Disclosure is a very important mean of...

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