International Journal of Applied Behavioral Economics
Scope & Guideline
Innovating insights that drive economic decision-making.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Behavioral Economics Applications:
The journal explores how behavioral economics principles can be applied to real-world scenarios, such as consumer behavior, financial decisions, and public policy. - Interdisciplinary Research:
It encourages interdisciplinary research that combines economics, psychology, sociology, and other fields to provide a comprehensive view of behavioral influences on economic activities. - Empirical Studies and Models:
The journal publishes empirical studies and theoretical models that investigate the antecedents and consequences of economic behavior, employing diverse methodologies including qualitative and quantitative research. - Cultural and Social Impacts:
Research focusing on the cultural and social factors that influence economic behavior is a key area, examining how these elements affect decision-making processes in different contexts. - Innovation and Technology in Decision-Making:
The journal addresses how technological advancements and innovations, such as digital nudging and online behaviors, impact economic choices and consumer actions.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Behavior:
Research exploring the behavioral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has surged, examining aspects such as health behaviors, economic decision-making during crises, and the role of communication in influencing public health outcomes. - Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
There is an increasing focus on sustainability, with studies examining how behavioral economics can inform environmental awareness, investment decision-making, and corporate social responsibility. - Digital Nudges and Technology Influence:
The exploration of digital nudges and their effectiveness in guiding consumer behavior in online environments is a growing area, reflecting the rapid digital transformation in commerce and information dissemination. - Financial Behavior and Decision-Making:
Research into financial behavior, including investment decisions and financial literacy, has gained prominence, highlighting the importance of understanding psychological factors in economic choices. - Cross-Cultural Comparisons:
Emerging themes include cross-cultural analyses of economic behavior, which aim to uncover how different cultural contexts influence decision-making processes and economic outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories:
There appears to be a reduced emphasis on classical economic theories that do not incorporate behavioral insights, as the journal increasingly favors studies that integrate behavioral approaches. - Narrowly Defined Demographics:
Research focusing on very specific demographic groups without broader implications or comparative analyses has become less frequent, suggesting a shift towards more inclusive and generalizable studies. - Static Models of Decision-Making:
There has been a decline in the publication of studies using static or simplistic models of decision-making, as the field moves toward understanding dynamic and complex behavioral interactions. - Local Case Studies Without Broader Relevance:
Studies that focus solely on local or context-specific issues without drawing connections to wider implications or trends are less represented, indicating a preference for research with broader applicability. - Overemphasis on Quantitative Methods Alone:
The journal has seen a decrease in purely quantitative studies that do not incorporate qualitative insights, reflecting a growing recognition of the value of mixed-method approaches in behavioral research.
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