Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy
Scope & Guideline
Driving Excellence in Economic Research and Policy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Agricultural Economics and Policy Analysis:
The journal places a strong emphasis on the economic analysis of agricultural policies and their impacts on various stakeholders, including farmers, consumers, and the environment. - Food Security and Nutrition:
Research related to food security, food assistance programs, and nutritional outcomes is a core area, addressing the challenges of food access and quality across different populations. - Environmental Economics:
The journal explores the economic implications of environmental policies and practices in agriculture, focusing on sustainability, resource management, and climate change adaptation. - Technological Innovation and Adoption:
A significant focus on the adoption of new technologies in agriculture, including machine learning, blockchain, and precision farming, as well as their economic impacts. - Social Dimensions of Agriculture:
The journal includes studies on the socio-economic factors affecting agricultural practices, such as gender disparities, racial equity, and rural development. - Economic Modeling and Statistical Analysis:
Methodologically, the journal employs quantitative approaches, including econometric modeling and machine learning techniques, to analyze agricultural and economic data.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding how climate change affects agricultural production, food security, and rural livelihoods, indicating a need for adaptive strategies. - Digital Transformation in Agriculture:
Research on the adoption and impact of digital technologies, including blockchain, AI, and data analytics in agricultural practices, is becoming more prevalent as the sector modernizes. - Equity and Inclusion in Agricultural Policy:
Emerging themes focus on the social dimensions of agriculture, particularly addressing issues of equity, race, and gender within agricultural economics and policy. - Food Systems Resilience:
Recent studies are increasingly concentrating on the resilience of food systems to shocks (e.g., pandemics, trade conflicts), highlighting the need for robust systems that can withstand disruptions. - Behavioral Economics in Agriculture:
There is a growing interest in applying behavioral economic theories to understand consumer behavior in food choices and the adoption of sustainable practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Marketing:
Research focused on conventional agricultural marketing strategies has seen a decline, possibly due to the increasing complexity of global supply chains and the rise of digital platforms. - Single-Factor Economic Analyses:
Studies that examine agricultural economics from a purely single-factor perspective (e.g., price analysis without considering broader economic or social contexts) are becoming less common. - Rural-Urban Migration Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies examining rural-urban migration patterns, which may be overshadowed by more pressing issues related to food security and climate change. - Historical Agricultural Policy Analysis:
While historical perspectives are valuable, there has been a waning interest in purely historical analyses of agricultural policies, with more emphasis now on contemporary issues and forward-looking solutions. - Conventional Crop Production Practices:
Research on traditional crop production methods is decreasing, as the focus shifts toward sustainable practices and innovations in agriculture.
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