Cogent Economics & Finance
Scope & Guideline
Fostering cutting-edge research for a sustainable economic future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Growth and Development:
Research focusing on factors influencing economic growth, including macroeconomic policies, trade dynamics, and the role of institutions in developing and emerging economies. - Financial Inclusion and Development:
Studies exploring the impact of financial inclusion on economic performance, examining barriers, technological innovations, and the role of microfinance in enhancing access to financial services. - Environmental Economics and Sustainability:
Investigations into the relationships between economic activities, environmental sustainability, and climate change, including assessments of green finance and corporate social responsibility. - Behavioral Finance and Investor Behavior:
Research analyzing behavioral aspects of finance, including investor sentiment, market anomalies, and the psychological factors influencing financial decisions. - Corporate Governance and Performance:
Exploration of corporate governance structures and their impact on organizational performance, risk management, and financial disclosures. - Macroeconomic Policy and Stability:
Analysis of monetary and fiscal policies, their effectiveness, and their implications for economic stability, inflation, and public debt. - Technological Innovation in Finance:
Studies on the impact of fintech, digital currencies, and technological advancements on traditional financial systems and market efficiency.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Finance and Cryptocurrency:
There is a marked increase in research focused on the implications of digital currencies, blockchain technology, and fintech innovations on traditional financial systems. - Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Systems:
Studies analyzing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including shifts in consumer behavior, financial stability, and the resilience of various sectors. - Sustainable Development and Green Finance:
Emerging themes around sustainability, environmental economics, and corporate responsibility are gaining traction, with a focus on how finance can support sustainable development goals. - Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making:
An upswing in research exploring behavioral economics, particularly how psychological factors influence investor behavior and market dynamics. - Regional and Global Economic Integration:
Increasing attention to the effects of regional trade agreements and global economic integration on developing economies, highlighting interconnectedness in the global market.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Banking Models:
Research on conventional banking practices and their effectiveness has waned as more attention is given to fintech innovations and digital banking solutions. - Static Economic Models:
The reliance on static models for economic analysis has decreased, with a shift towards dynamic and complex systems approaches that better reflect real-world complexities. - Agricultural Economics in Isolation:
While agricultural economics remains relevant, studies focusing solely on agriculture without integrating broader economic contexts have seen reduced publication frequency. - Single-Country Studies:
Research focused exclusively on individual countries is being overshadowed by comparative studies and regional analyses that provide broader insights into global trends. - Traditional Fiscal Policy Analyses:
The exploration of traditional fiscal policies without considering their interactions with modern economic phenomena like digital currencies and global trade dynamics is declining.
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