JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ISSUES
Scope & Guideline
Exploring innovative ideas that shape economic discourse.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Institutional Economics:
The journal emphasizes the role of institutions in shaping economic behavior, exploring how institutional frameworks can influence economic outcomes and social welfare. - Heterodox Economic Perspectives:
It promotes alternative economic theories and critiques of mainstream economics, offering a platform for discussing new and evolving economic paradigms. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from sociology, political science, and environmental studies into economic analysis. - Empirical Analysis and Case Studies:
Research published often employs empirical methodologies, including case studies, to provide evidence-based insights into economic phenomena. - Social Justice and Economic Inequality:
A key focus is on issues of inequality, examining how economic systems perpetuate disparities and exploring policy solutions for a more equitable society. - Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
The journal addresses the economic dimensions of sustainability, including the impacts of climate change and the role of economic systems in ecological preservation.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Economics and Sustainability:
There is an increasing emphasis on the economic implications of climate change, sustainability practices, and the transition to green economies, highlighting the urgency of these issues. - Social Justice and Equity in Economics:
Research addressing social justice, equity, and the role of economic systems in perpetuating or alleviating inequality is on the rise, reflecting a broader societal concern. - Financialization and its Impacts:
The exploration of financialization—how financial motives, financial markets, and financial institutions shape economic behavior—is becoming more prevalent, particularly in relation to its effects on labor and production. - Digital Economy and Technological Change:
Emerging discussions around the digital economy, including the impacts of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, are gaining momentum, reflecting rapid technological advancements. - Institutional Change and Adaptation:
There is growing interest in how institutions evolve in response to economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the dynamic nature of institutional economics. - Neoliberalism Critique:
A surge in critical analyses of neoliberalism and its implications for economic policy and social structures is evident, indicating a shift towards questioning established economic paradigms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Neoclassical Economics:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers that strictly adhere to neoclassical economic theories, as the journal increasingly favors heterodox approaches. - Purely Theoretical Economic Models:
Research that focuses solely on abstract theoretical models without empirical validation or real-world application has decreased, reflecting a shift towards more applied economics. - Conventional Monetary Policy Discussions:
Discussions centered around conventional monetary policy frameworks have waned, likely due to a growing interest in alternative monetary theories and practices. - Globalization as a Universal Good:
The optimistic view of globalization as a purely beneficial force in economics is less frequently discussed, with more critical analyses of its impacts emerging instead. - Single-Factor Explanations for Economic Phenomena:
There is a decline in research that attempts to explain economic issues through a single lens or factor, indicating a shift towards more complex, multifactorial analyses.
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