Homo Oeconomicus-Journal of Behavioral and Institutional Economics
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Perspectives on Institutional Economic Frameworks
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Behavioral Economics:
The journal places significant emphasis on understanding how psychological factors and cognitive biases affect economic decision-making and behavior. - Institutional Economics:
Research published in this journal often investigates the role of institutions in shaping economic outcomes, including governance structures, legal frameworks, and social norms. - Political Economy:
The intersection of economics and politics is a core focus, with studies examining how political processes and institutions impact economic policies and outcomes. - Philosophical Foundations of Economics:
The journal contributes to the philosophical discourse surrounding economics, exploring the critical rationalism and ethical implications of economic theories. - Voting and Electoral Systems:
A recurring theme in the journal is the analysis of voting mechanisms and electoral systems, particularly how they affect political representation and decision-making.
Trending and Emerging
- Voting Theory Innovations:
There is a marked increase in research exploring new voting systems and their implications for democracy, reflecting a growing interest in how electoral mechanisms can be optimized. - Behavioral Insights into Governance:
A trend towards examining how behavioral economics can inform better governance practices is emerging, suggesting a desire to bridge the gap between theory and public policy. - Critical Rationalism and Economics:
An increasing number of articles are discussing the philosophical underpinnings of economic thought, particularly in relation to critical rationalism, indicating a deeper inquiry into the foundations of economic theories. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Economic Issues:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that draw from multiple disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, and political science, to provide a more holistic view of economic phenomena. - Public Choice Analysis:
There is a resurgence of interest in public choice theory, particularly in its application to contemporary political issues, highlighting its relevance in understanding the dynamics of political behavior and institutional design.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Welfare Economics:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional welfare economics as a standalone subject, with fewer articles explicitly addressing its principles and applications. - Historical Economic Analysis:
Research focusing exclusively on historical economic events or theories has decreased, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary and applied economic issues. - Purely Theoretical Economic Models:
There seems to be a decline in publications centered on abstract theoretical models without empirical application, reflecting a broader trend towards applied economics. - Descriptive Studies of Markets:
Papers that simply describe market behaviors without integrating behavioral or institutional analysis are becoming less frequent, indicating a preference for more analytical approaches.
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