Economy

The Impact of COVID-19 on Poverty in Algeria

The Borgen Project This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on poverty in Algeria as it experienced a double shock due to a sudden fall in foreign revenues and recession-induced lockdown measures. Article

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Qatar: Carbonated Soft Drinks Market and the Impact of COVID-19 in the Medium Term

WMStrategy This report presents an overview of the Qatari carbonated soft drinks market, the impact of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. Report

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Egypt: High-End Cosmetics Market and the Impact of COVID-19 in the Medium Term

WMStrategy This report presents an overview of the Egyptian high-end cosmetics market, the impact of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for market development in the medium term. Report

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Oman: Natural Cosmetics Market and the Impact of COVID-19 in the Medium Term

WMStrategy This report presents an overview of the Omani natural cosmetics market, the impact of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for market development in the medium term. Report

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Uncertainty and Monetary Policy during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tunisia: Evidence from a Bayesian VAR

Theoretical and Applied Economics This article aims to examine the impact of the uncertainty shock on the Tunisian economy and the effectiveness of monetary policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Exacerbated Occupational Vulnerabilities in Morocco and Tunisia

European Institute of the Mediterranean This working paper uses panel microdata from the ERF COVID-19 MENA Household Monitors to document the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and female workers in Morocco and Tunisia both statically as well as dynamically. Working Paper

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COVID-19 Pandemic Shopping Experience in Saudi Arabia: Scale Development and Validation for Muslim Customers

Journal of Islamic Marketing This article aims to propose a valid and reliable scale to document the COVID-19 Pandemic Shopping Experience (CPSE) in Saudi Arabia and to determine the impact of its variables on the post-purchase shopping experience (PPSE). Journal Article

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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Intention to Adopt Cloud-Based ERP Systems during the COVID-19 Era: Evidence from Jordan

Business Process Management Journal This article aims to investigate the intentions to adopt cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in Jordan, by combining the model of Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, in addition to looking at COVID-19 as a moderating variable. Journal Article

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Examining the Effects of COVID-19 on Logistics and Supply Chain Networks in Oman

Journal of Emergency Management This article analyzes the economic impact of COVID-19 and its subsequent border closure and the lockdown on the logistics, transportation services, and supply chain networks in Oman. Journal Article

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The Role of Liquidity Creation in Managing the COVID-19 Banking Crisis in Selected MENA Countries

International Journal of Financial Studies This article evaluates the effectiveness of liquidity creation as a main force, in conjunction with other performance predictors such as efficient asset management, asset quality, and bank size, on bank financial performance during the COVID-19 financial crisis in 11 MENA countries. Journal Article

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