Environment and Planning A-Economy and Space
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Theory and Practice in Spatial Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Geography and its Critical Perspectives:
The journal provides a platform for research that critically examines the spatial dimensions of economic processes, including the implications of globalization, financialization, and neoliberalism on local and global scales. - Urban Studies and Planning:
Research published in the journal often explores urban transformations, planning practices, and the socio-spatial implications of urban policy, particularly in the context of neoliberal governance and urban crises. - Socio-Ecological Dynamics:
The journal emphasizes the interconnections between economic activities and ecological outcomes, addressing themes such as environmental justice, sustainable finance, and the socio-political dimensions of climate change. - Labor and Capitalism:
A significant focus is placed on the evolving nature of labor under capitalism, particularly in relation to precarious work, gig economies, and the intersection of race and gender with economic structures. - Geopolitics and Global Capitalism:
The journal examines how geopolitical dynamics influence economic strategies and local development, with a particular focus on the role of states, multinational corporations, and transnational networks.
Trending and Emerging
- Geoeconomics and Financialization:
Recent publications highlight the rising importance of geoeconomics, particularly in understanding the spatial and political implications of financialization and global capital flows. - Climate Change and Environmental Governance:
There is a growing emphasis on climate change and its socio-economic impacts, with research exploring sustainable finance, environmental justice, and the role of governance in addressing ecological crises. - Precarious Labor and Gig Economies:
The journal is increasingly featuring studies on the gig economy and precarious labor, focusing on how these phenomena reshape labor relations, social structures, and urban environments. - Urban Resilience and Austerity:
Emerging themes include urban resilience in the face of austerity measures, examining how cities adapt to economic challenges while addressing social inequalities. - Digital Transformation and Urbanization:
The impact of digital technologies on urbanization processes and economic practices is gaining traction, with research investigating the implications of digital platforms for labor, housing, and spatial organization.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories:
There is a noticeable decrease in the publication of papers focused on traditional economic theories and models, which may be overshadowed by newer, more critical approaches that address the complexities of contemporary economic dynamics. - Rural Studies and Agriculture:
Research related to rural economic development and agricultural practices has waned, possibly due to a greater emphasis on urban settings and the impacts of urbanization on economic and social structures. - Static Spatial Analyses:
There is a declining interest in static spatial analyses that do not account for the dynamic nature of economic and social processes, as the journal increasingly favors research that emphasizes relational and process-oriented approaches. - Conventional Housing Market Studies:
Studies focusing solely on conventional housing market dynamics without addressing broader socio-economic implications or policy critiques have diminished, reflecting a shift towards more integrated discussions of housing within urban and economic frameworks. - Single-Dimensional Policy Analyses:
Research that offers single-dimensional analyses of policies without considering their multi-faceted impacts on communities and environments is becoming less prevalent, as the journal looks for more comprehensive critiques.
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