ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Critical Dialogue in Economic Thought.

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0266-2671
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1985 to 2024
AbbreviationECON PHILOS / Econ. Philos.
Frequency3 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressEDINBURGH BLDG, SHAFTESBURY RD, CB2 8RU CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Economics and Philosophy' serves as a unique interdisciplinary platform that bridges the gap between economic theory and philosophical inquiry. It aims to explore the ethical, conceptual, and practical implications of economic practices, theories, and policies.
  1. Interdisciplinary Approaches:
    The journal merges insights from economics and philosophy, encouraging contributions that utilize philosophical methods to address economic issues and vice versa.
  2. Ethical Implications of Economic Theories:
    A core focus is on the moral dimensions of economic theories, such as fairness, justice, and equity in economic systems.
  3. Population Ethics and Welfare Economics:
    Exploration of normative frameworks for evaluating population policies and welfare economics, including discussions on subjective welfare and distributive justice.
  4. Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making:
    Investigates how philosophical concepts can enrich the understanding of behavioral economics, including human rationality and decision-making processes.
  5. Public Policy and Social Justice:
    The journal often addresses the implications of economic policies on social justice, equality, and the ethical considerations surrounding public goods and taxation.
The journal has seen a rise in interest in several emerging themes that reflect contemporary debates in both economics and philosophy, indicating a shift towards more integrative and socially relevant inquiries.
  1. Gender Justice and Equality:
    Recent publications increasingly address issues of gender justice, highlighting the ethical implications of economic policies on women and marginalized groups.
  2. Ethics of Climate Change and Environmental Economics:
    There is a growing focus on the intersection of economic practices and environmental ethics, particularly concerning climate change policies and their moral implications.
  3. Behavioral Insights and Public Policy:
    An emerging trend is the integration of behavioral insights into the analysis of public policy, examining how philosophical concepts can inform better decision-making frameworks.
  4. The Role of Uncertainty in Economics:
    Papers exploring the ethical dimensions of decision-making under uncertainty, particularly in the context of economic crises and risks, are becoming more prominent.
  5. Intergenerational Justice:
    An increasing number of articles are focusing on the ethical considerations surrounding policies that affect future generations, emphasizing sustainability and equity.

Declining or Waning

While 'Economics and Philosophy' continues to thrive in various research areas, certain themes have seen a decline in prominence over recent years, reflecting shifts in scholarly focus and evolving societal concerns.
  1. Traditional Economic Theories:
    There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of papers solely focused on classical economic theories without a philosophical critique, as the journal has increasingly favored interdisciplinary approaches.
  2. Descriptive Economic Analysis:
    Papers that primarily describe economic phenomena without engaging in ethical or philosophical analysis are less common, indicating a shift towards more normative discussions.
  3. Narrowly Defined Economic Models:
    Research focusing on highly specialized economic models without broader implications for social justice or ethical considerations appears to be waning, as the journal emphasizes holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives.

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