Journal of Economic Inequality
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the complexities of economic inequality.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Measurement of Inequality:
The journal emphasizes innovative methodologies for measuring various forms of inequality, including income, wealth, and opportunity, ensuring that researchers can accurately capture the complexities of economic disparities. - Impact of Policies on Inequality:
Research often focuses on how government policies, taxation, and welfare systems influence income distribution and poverty levels, providing insights into effective strategies for reducing inequality. - Economic Inequality and Social Outcomes:
The journal explores the interplay between economic inequality and social variables such as health, education, and employment, highlighting how disparities affect overall societal welfare. - Intergenerational Mobility:
A significant focus is placed on understanding intergenerational income mobility and the factors that contribute to persistent inequality across generations, contributing to discussions on social mobility and equity. - Global and Regional Perspectives:
The journal publishes research that examines inequality from both global and regional perspectives, allowing for comparative analysis and understanding of different contexts and their unique challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Inequality and COVID-19:
The pandemic has sparked a surge in research examining the impact of COVID-19 on economic inequality, particularly regarding changes in income distribution, employment patterns, and social safety nets, underscoring the pandemic's profound societal implications. - Multidimensional Poverty:
Emerging studies are increasingly adopting multidimensional approaches to poverty, assessing factors beyond income, such as health, education, and living standards, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of deprivation. - Racial and Ethnic Disparities:
There is a growing focus on racial and ethnic dimensions of inequality, exploring how systemic factors contribute to disparities in wealth, income, and opportunities, reflecting heightened awareness of social justice issues. - Climate Change and Inequality:
Research linking climate change impacts to economic inequality is on the rise, examining how environmental factors exacerbate existing disparities and exploring policy responses that address both inequality and sustainable development. - Behavioral Insights into Inequality:
The journal is seeing an increase in papers that utilize behavioral economics to understand perceptions of inequality and preferences for redistribution, providing insights into the psychological factors that influence economic behaviors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories of Inequality:
Research based on classical economic theories of inequality, such as those solely focused on the Kuznets curve or traditional growth models, has become less prevalent as newer frameworks that incorporate social and political dimensions gain prominence. - Static Inequality Analysis:
Studies that provide static snapshots of inequality without considering dynamic changes over time or the impact of life-cycle factors are decreasing, as there is a growing demand for longitudinal analyses that capture the complexities of economic mobility. - Focus on High-Income Countries:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies exclusively focused on high-income countries, with a shift towards exploring inequality in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting a broader understanding of global inequality issues.
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