INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ECONOMICS
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Dialogue Between Economics and Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Economics Research:
The journal emphasizes research that explores the social dimensions of economic activities, including how social factors influence economic decisions and outcomes. - Impact of Policies on Socioeconomic Outcomes:
It focuses on the evaluation of various policies (e.g., financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, education) and their impact on socioeconomic conditions, particularly in developing countries. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
IJSE encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from economics, sociology, political science, and environmental studies to address complex social issues. - Development Studies:
The journal highlights studies related to economic development, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in low- and middle-income countries. - Sustainability and Social Welfare:
Research on the intersection of sustainability practices and social welfare is a core area, examining how economic activities can be aligned with social equity and environmental sustainability.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Financial Inclusion:
Research on digital financial inclusion is gaining prominence, highlighting how technology can bridge gaps in access to financial services, particularly in developing countries. - Impact of COVID-19 on Economies:
There is an increasing focus on the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how different sectors and demographics are affected and the long-term implications for policy. - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Studies aligning economic practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are trending, reflecting a global commitment to sustainability and social equity. - Gender and Economic Empowerment:
Research on gender issues, particularly the economic empowerment of women and its effects on households and communities, is increasingly featured in the journal. - Behavioral Economics and Financial Decision-Making:
There is a growing interest in behavioral economics, especially regarding how psychological factors influence financial decisions and economic behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Market Studies:
Research focusing exclusively on traditional labor market dynamics seems to be declining, possibly due to a shift towards more nuanced analyses involving gig and informal economies. - Static Economic Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in static economic modeling without considering dynamic factors such as behavioral economics, which could account for changes in economic decisions over time. - Generalized Poverty Studies:
Studies that provide generalized analyses of poverty without a specific contextual focus are becoming less frequent, as there is a growing demand for context-specific, nuanced investigations. - Non-Empirical Research:
There has been a noticeable decline in purely theoretical or non-empirical research, as the journal moves towards publishing more data-driven, empirical studies that offer actionable insights. - Overly Broad Policy Analyses:
Research that offers broad policy recommendations without substantial evidence or case studies is less favored, with a preference for studies that provide detailed, context-rich analyses.
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