JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Insights in Economic Geography
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Processes and Spatial Dynamics:
The journal focuses on how economic activities are distributed across different geographical areas and the implications of these distributions for regional development and economic performance. - Urban and Regional Development:
There is a strong emphasis on urban studies, including the dynamics of urban growth, suburbanization, and the socio-economic transformations in urban regions. - Migration and Labor Markets:
Research exploring the impacts of migration on local economies, labor markets, and demographics is a key area, including the integration of immigrants and the effects of migration policies. - Innovation and Knowledge Spillovers:
The journal examines the role of innovation in economic geography, including how knowledge flows and agglomeration effects influence regional competitiveness. - Environmental and Sustainability Issues:
Papers often address the intersection of economic geography with environmental concerns, particularly in relation to sustainability, resource management, and the impacts of climate change. - Globalization and Trade:
The journal covers topics related to globalization, including the effects of international trade agreements and the implications for local economies and production networks.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Economy and Technology:
There is a growing focus on the impacts of digital technologies on economic geography, including how digital platforms reshape urban economies and labor markets. - Climate Change and Urban Resilience:
Recent publications increasingly address the implications of climate change for urban planning and economic resilience, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices in urban development. - Social Capital and Community Development:
Emerging research explores the role of social capital in fostering community-driven initiatives, such as renewable energy cooperatives, indicating a shift towards understanding local agency in economic development. - Inequality and Economic Disparities:
There is a rising interest in exploring the connections between economic inequality, migration, and regional disparities, particularly in the context of populism and socio-political dynamics. - Geopolitical Dynamics and Trade Relations:
Emerging themes include the impact of geopolitical shifts on economic geography, particularly concerning trade relationships and international migration patterns.
Declining or Waning
- Rural Development Studies:
Research specifically centered on rural economic development has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards more urban-centric studies, as urbanization continues to dominate economic discourse. - Historical Economic Geography:
Papers that deal primarily with historical perspectives on economic geography appear to be less frequent, indicating a potential waning interest in historical analyses in favor of contemporary issues. - Local Government and Policy Analysis:
While local governance remains relevant, studies specifically analyzing local government policies and their economic implications have diminished, suggesting a shift towards broader or more global perspectives. - Sector-Specific Economic Studies:
Research focusing narrowly on specific sectors, such as agriculture or manufacturing without a geographical context, seems to be declining as the journal embraces broader interdisciplinary approaches.
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