Economics of Governance
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Insights into Governance Mechanisms.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Institutional Economics and Governance Structures:
The journal examines how different governance structures, including state-owned enterprises and local government frameworks, impact economic performance and institutional efficiency. - Corruption and Governance:
A significant focus is placed on understanding the effects of corruption on governance, including its impact on public procurement, political dynasties, and overall economic performance. - Public Policy and Economic Incentives:
Research often investigates the relationship between public policies, economic incentives, and outcomes like tax morale, fiscal equalization, and social insurance preferences. - Political Economy and Institutional Analysis:
The journal publishes research that analyzes the interplay between political factors and economic outcomes, including the dynamics of political representation, electoral competition, and public expenditure. - Environmental Governance and Policy:
Recent publications highlight the importance of environmental governance, focusing on implementation challenges, firm-level performance, and the role of gender and corruption in environmental policies.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Governance and Technology's Impact on Economics:
Emerging discussions on the role of technology in governance, such as the influence of digital platforms on public policy and economic behavior, signify an adaptation to contemporary technological advancements. - Environmental Economics and Governance:
There is a growing emphasis on the intersection of environmental policy and governance, particularly regarding firm-level performance and collaborative governance models, reflecting an increasing global concern for sustainability. - Behavioral Economics in Governance:
Recent trends indicate a rising interest in behavioral insights related to governance, including how individual behaviors affect tax compliance, risk propensity, and public satisfaction with democratic processes. - Public Health and Economic Resilience:
The impact of crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on governance and economic resilience is increasingly being explored, highlighting the importance of adaptive governance structures in times of uncertainty. - Corruption and Political Accountability:
Research focusing on corruption, political accountability, and their economic implications has surged, reflecting a heightened awareness of the consequences of governance failures in various contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Sports Economics and Governance:
Although topics related to sports governance were once prominent, recent issues have shown a decrease in publications focused on sports economics, suggesting a waning interest or a shift towards more pressing governance issues. - Historical Economic Analysis:
Themes centered on historical economic institutions and practices, such as the analysis of historic monetary systems, have become less frequent, indicating a potential narrowing of focus towards contemporary issues. - Ethnic and Cultural Economics:
Research exploring the intersections of ethnic diversity and economic performance, while still relevant, appears to be less prevalent in recent publications, possibly due to a shift towards more generalized governance issues.
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