Economy

Resilience and Adaptation in Moroccan Agriculture during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives from Farmers

E3S Web of Conferences This article explores the perceptions of smallholder farmers in Morocco regarding the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural systems and the adoption of agroecological practices during the lockdown. Journal Article

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Adolescent Social Outcomes Declined During COVID-19: Evidence From Bangladesh, Jordan, And Ethiopia

Health Affairs This article explores changes in adolescent outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable adolescents, focusing on education, economic participation, early marriage, self-reported health, and food security. Journal Article

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The Effect of COVID-19 on the Gender Employment Gap in Egyptian Manufacturing

World Bank This working paper examines the evolution of the gender employment gap post-COVID-19 in the Egyptian manufacturing sector, using a unique firm-level data set. Working Paper

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Cost of In-Patient Management of COVID-19 Patients in a General Hospital in Kuwait

BMC Health Services Research This article aims to determine the total cost of managing COVID-19 in-patients in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Islamic vs. Conventional Banking: What about the Efficiency during Coronavirus?

Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research This article measures the efficiency of Islamic banks in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Yemen, and Tunisia through a comparative study with their conventional counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and the Construction Sector: Impacts and an Agenda for Post-Pandemic Policy in the Context of Kuwait

Journal of Engineering Research This article offers a pivotal analysis of COVID-19’s disruptive impact on Kuwait’s construction projects, enriched with comparative global insights to bolster industry adaptability and recovery strategies. Journal Article

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Spillovers between Cryptocurrencies, Gold and Stock Markets: Implication for Hedging Strategies and Portfolio Diversification under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science This article from Tunisia aims to examine both return and volatility spillover between US/Chinese stock markets before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Journal Article

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Exports of Fruit and Vegetables from Morocco and Other Mediterranean Countries to the EU: Some Policy Recommendations from the COVID Pandemic

EuroChoices This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco and other Mediterranean countries to the European Union and draws out future policy recommendations. Journal Article

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Labour Market Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the West Bank

Labour This article studies the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on men’s labor supply in the West Bank and Gaza, both on the extensive (participation) and intensive (hours of work) margins. Journal Article

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Vaccination, Treatment, and Containment Policy to Reduce the Effects of the COVID‐19 Pandemic in Morocco

African Development Review This article presents a susceptible–exposed–infected–quarantined–removed (SEIQR) dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model to evaluate the macroeconomic effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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