ECES conducted a detailed assessment of the 10-year performance of the Egyptian free zones. The assessment analyzed the performance of Egypt’s 9 public free zones and approximately 218 private free zones over the past 10 years. This issue presents the findings of this assessment.
Overview: In Hard at Work, Francis Green presents a new, up-to-date account of job quality to understand the immense variety and range of jobs, as well as the evolution of these jobs in the twenty-first century. Drawing on economics, industrial relations, sociology, psychology, and ergonomics, as well as new data sources from countries around the […]
Overview: “AI Economics: How Technology Transforms Jobs, Markets, Life, & Our Future brings a lively economic perspective to analyzing how AI will transform our lives. The book is informative and fun to read.”
Background: The USTR launched Section 301 investigations into more than 60 countries that are both allies and rivals of the United States are targeted, allegedly failing to prohibit or enforce bans on imports of goods produced by child or forced labor, including Canada, Mexico, the EU, China, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, and Türkiye. This issue […]
Abstract: Global models of Generative AI’s economic impact are insufficient for navigating the unique policy landscape of a nation like Egypt, where national development goals under “Vision 2030” intersect with the challenge of harnessing a significant demographic dividend. This study addresses this gap by providing the first empirical quantification of AI’s impact on the Egyptian […]
After a period of broad declines, global stock markets are starting to show early signs of recovery particularly in developed economies, indicating a partial rebound after earlier losses. This issue discusses the geopolitical impacts on stock markets.
Overview: For their first-ever book, longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi and the hosts of NPR’s Planet Money present brand new stories and insights gathered from more than a decade of reporting that reveal ways AI might help you or replace you, demystify dating markets, and show how pro sports’ “dumbest” contract holds the secret to building […]
Introduction: Energy is pivotal for national growth and development. Consequently, fluctuations in energy prices typically garner widespread attention due to their multifaceted impact on both the economy and society. Energy serves as a critical determinant of the cost of living and a primary component of the operational costs and competitiveness of various economic activities. The […]
Overview: Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar’s prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of […]