INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue on Political Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Political Economy Theory:
The journal emphasizes theoretical explorations of political economy, particularly through heterodox perspectives such as Post-Keynesianism and Monetary Circuit Theory, enriching the discourse surrounding economic systems and their societal impacts. - Global Economic Policies:
Research often investigates the implications of global economic policies, such as trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), fiscal governance, and international monetary systems, examining their effects on different regions and sectors. - Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
A core area of focus is the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability, exploring topics like climate change impacts, green policies, and the economic implications of transitioning to sustainable practices. - Financialization and Macroeconomics:
The journal frequently addresses the phenomenon of financialization, analyzing its effects on macroeconomic stability, income distribution, and policy responses in both developed and emerging economies. - Crisis and Recovery Analysis:
Contributions often reflect on economic crises (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic) and their aftermath, evaluating recovery strategies and the role of fiscal and monetary policies in shaping economic resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Political Economy:
A significant trend is the examination of COVID-19's multifaceted impact on economies, including fiscal responses, labor markets, and structural changes, emphasizing the need for adaptive economic policies. - Financialization and Its Social Implications:
Research increasingly delves into the social consequences of financialization, exploring how financial markets influence income inequality, employment, and economic stability. - Climate Change and Economic Policies:
There is a growing focus on the interplay between climate change and economic policies, with studies assessing how governments can address environmental sustainability while maintaining economic growth. - Emerging Economies and Structural Change:
Papers are increasingly analyzing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by emerging economies, particularly in the context of globalization and structural change. - Intersectionality in Political Economy:
The journal is witnessing a rise in studies that explore intersectional issues within political economy, analyzing how gender, race, and class intersect to shape economic outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Neoclassical Economic Theories:
Research aligned with traditional neoclassical economic theories appears to be waning, with fewer papers advocating for these frameworks in light of increasing support for heterodox approaches. - Basic Economic Models:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies employing standard economic models (e.g., DSGE models), as scholars seek more nuanced and realistic representations of economic phenomena. - Historical Economic Analysis:
While historical perspectives remain relevant, there has been a decline in papers solely focused on historical economic analysis, with a shift towards more contemporary issues and their immediate implications. - Conventional Trade Theories:
The journal has seen fewer submissions that engage with conventional trade theories, as researchers explore alternative perspectives that account for complexities in global trade dynamics. - Single-Factor Explanations:
Papers offering single-factor explanations for economic phenomena are becoming less common, as the discourse increasingly favors multi-dimensional analyses that consider various interacting factors.
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