Abstract: This paper examines the nexus between internal and external imbalances of the Egyptian economy by testing both the twin deficit hypothesis and the Feldstein-Horioka paradox. Using quarterly data (between 2002 and 2014) in order to capture the short term dynamics that might affect the Egyptian economy, a Granger causality test and an errorcorrection model […]
Introduction Education is the key to development of societies and the driver of its progress. Despite efforts by the state to implement reform-oriented educational policies, and the allocation of substantial resources to spending on education and developing government schools to accommodate the steady increase in classroom density, the government remains unable to provide an acceptable […]
This week’s issue of includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Eye on Egypt Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
The construction sector is considered a key sector in the Egyptian economy and a main contributor to economic development, specifically in total employment. This paper examines the construction sector intersectoral linkages and contribution to economic growth. The purpose is to identify the effect of a boom in the construction sector (due to government stimulus packages […]