Decisions in Economics and Finance
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Excellence in Economic Decision-Making
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Decision-Making Models:
The journal emphasizes the development and analysis of models that describe decision-making processes in economics, including game theory, stochastic control, and optimization techniques. - Financial Risk Assessment and Management:
It covers research related to the assessment and management of financial risks, particularly through innovative frameworks that integrate stochastic processes and actuarial science. - Investment Strategies and Portfolio Optimization:
The focus includes optimal investment strategies, portfolio management, and the application of advanced quantitative methods to enhance decision-making in finance. - Insurance and Pension Economics:
Research on insurance products, pension schemes, and actuarial practices is core to the journal, emphasizing the economic implications and risk management aspects. - Environmental and Sustainability Economics:
The journal also explores the intersection of economics with environmental concerns, focusing on sustainable practices and policies in economic decision-making. - Behavioral Economics and Decision Theory:
It investigates how psychological factors influence economic decisions, integrating insights from behavioral economics into traditional economic models.
Trending and Emerging
- Dynamic Stochastic Models:
There is an increasing emphasis on dynamic stochastic models that incorporate uncertainty and time-varying parameters, reflecting the complexities of real-world economic and financial systems. - Machine Learning and AI Applications:
The rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence in economic modeling and financial forecasting is a prominent trend, showcasing the journal's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies into traditional frameworks. - Behavioral Insights in Finance:
Research exploring behavioral aspects of finance, including cognitive biases and decision-making processes, is gaining prominence, indicating a shift towards understanding the psychological components of economic behavior. - Sustainable and Green Finance:
Emerging themes related to sustainability, environmental economics, and green finance are increasingly featured, reflecting the growing importance of these issues in economic decision-making. - Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Analysis:
The journal has seen a surge in research focusing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, highlighting their implications for financial markets and economic systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financial Instruments:
Research focusing on classical financial instruments such as bonds and basic derivatives has been declining, as more innovative and complex financial products take precedence in the literature. - Static Economic Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in static models of economic behavior, with a shift towards dynamic models that incorporate time-dependent factors and stochastic elements. - Generalized Economic Theories:
The journal has seen a decrease in papers that discuss generalized or broad economic theories, possibly due to a preference for more applied and specific research topics. - Historical Perspectives on Economic Models:
Papers that focus solely on historical analysis of economic theories or models have become less frequent, as contemporary applications and innovations dominate the discourse. - Simple Risk Models:
There is a noticeable decline in publications centered on simple risk models, with a growing preference for complex, multi-dimensional risk assessments that consider various influencing factors.
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