ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Theory and Thought.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal merges insights from economics and philosophy, encouraging contributions that utilize philosophical methods to address economic issues and vice versa. - 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. - Population Ethics and Welfare Economics:
Exploration of normative frameworks for evaluating population policies and welfare economics, including discussions on subjective welfare and distributive justice. - Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making:
Investigates how philosophical concepts can enrich the understanding of behavioral economics, including human rationality and decision-making processes. - 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.
Trending and Emerging
- Gender Justice and Equality:
Recent publications increasingly address issues of gender justice, highlighting the ethical implications of economic policies on women and marginalized groups. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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
- 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. - 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. - 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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