ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Scope & Guideline

Illuminating the Links between Place and Prosperity

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0013-0095
PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Converge1972, 1974, from 1978 to 1985, from 1987 to 2024
AbbreviationECON GEOGR / Econ. Geogr.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Economic Geography' focuses on the intricate relationships between economic processes and geographical contexts. It aims to explore the spatial dimensions of economic phenomena and the role of place in shaping economic activities. The journal employs a range of methodologies, from qualitative analyses to quantitative modeling, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate insights from economics, sociology, and geography.
  1. Spatial Dynamics of Economic Processes:
    Investigates how economic activities are distributed across space, examining the factors that influence regional development, urbanization, and economic disparities.
  2. Global Production Networks:
    Explores the interconnections among firms, industries, and regions within global value chains, analyzing how these networks affect local economies and labor markets.
  3. Innovation and Knowledge Economy:
    Focuses on the role of innovation in economic development, particularly how knowledge is generated, shared, and utilized across different spatial contexts.
  4. Socioeconomic Inequalities:
    Examines the spatial dimensions of socioeconomic inequalities, including income disparities, labor market dynamics, and access to resources within and between regions.
  5. Cultural and Political Economy:
    Analyzes the influence of cultural and political factors on economic behavior and decision-making, highlighting the interplay between local contexts and global trends.
The journal has seen a rise in several emerging themes that reflect current global challenges and the evolving landscape of economic geography. This section outlines these trends, emphasizing their relevance and potential impact on future research.
  1. Digital Economy and Technological Change:
    Papers focusing on the implications of digital technologies for economic structures and labor markets are increasingly prevalent, highlighting the critical role of technology in shaping contemporary economies.
  2. Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
    There is a growing emphasis on sustainability, with research exploring the intersection of economic activities and environmental concerns, driven by the urgency of climate change and resource management.
  3. Social Justice and Labor Relations:
    Themes related to social equity, labor rights, and the experiences of marginalized groups in economic systems are gaining traction, reflecting broader societal movements and calls for inclusivity.
  4. Globalization and Geopolitical Dynamics:
    The impact of geopolitical shifts on economic networks and production processes is increasingly examined, particularly in the context of recent global tensions and economic decoupling.
  5. Urbanization and Regional Resilience:
    Emerging studies are focusing on urban resilience in the face of economic shocks, exploring how cities adapt and transform in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Declining or Waning

While 'Economic Geography' has consistently focused on several core areas, some themes have seen a notable decline in recent publications. This section highlights these waning scopes, reflecting shifting interests and emerging priorities in the field.
  1. Traditional Economic Theories:
    There has been a noticeable shift away from classical economic theories that do not account for spatial dimensions. This decline may reflect the growing recognition of the importance of place and context in economic analysis.
  2. Static Regional Comparisons:
    Research that relies heavily on static comparisons of regions without considering dynamic changes over time has become less prominent, as scholars increasingly focus on processes and transformations.
  3. Sector-specific Analyses:
    Studies that concentrate solely on individual sectors without exploring their interconnectedness within broader economic systems have decreased, as the trend moves towards integrated approaches.
  4. Environmental Determinism:
    Discussions centered around environmental determinism, which posits that physical geography dictates economic outcomes, are less frequent, giving way to more nuanced understandings of human agency and socio-political factors.
  5. Overemphasis on Quantitative Metrics:
    There is a declining focus on purely quantitative analyses without qualitative insights, as researchers recognize the value of mixed-method approaches to understand complex economic phenomena.

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