JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering critical dialogue between academia and industry in economic strategy.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Behavior and Decision Making:
Research exploring how economic theories influence decision-making processes in firms, including the behavior of managers and entrepreneurs under uncertainty. - Market Structures and Competition:
Analysis of various market structures, competition strategies, and their implications for firm performance, including studies on monopolistic practices, pricing strategies, and market entry. - Innovation and Technological Change:
Investigations into how firms innovate and adapt to technological advancements, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence, R&D, and strategic management in fostering innovation. - Organizational Dynamics and Management Practices:
Examination of internal organizational structures, leadership styles, and management practices that impact firm efficiency and employee performance. - Regulatory Impact and Policy Analysis:
Studies assessing the effects of regulations and policies on market behavior, firm strategies, and economic outcomes, including the implications of environmental and labor regulations. - Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics:
Research on consumer preferences, purchasing behavior, and the influence of social networks and digital platforms on market dynamics.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation:
A significant focus on how AI and automation are transforming business practices, with studies examining their impact on decision-making, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency. - Behavioral Economics and Decision Making:
An increasing number of publications explore how psychological factors influence economic decisions, particularly in competitive environments, emphasizing the role of biases and heuristics. - Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
Research focusing on sustainable practices, environmental regulations, and the economic implications of green technologies is gaining traction, reflecting growing concerns about climate change and corporate responsibility. - Digital Platforms and Market Dynamics:
A surge in studies examining the role of digital platforms in reshaping market structures, consumer behavior, and competitive strategies, highlighting the importance of platform economies. - Social Networks and Organizational Behavior:
Emerging research on the influence of social networks on organizational dynamics, employee performance, and innovation, illustrating the interconnectedness of social interactions and business outcomes. - Health Economics and Management:
An increasing interest in the intersection of health care and economics, particularly regarding the management of health technologies, policy impacts, and the economic implications of health care decisions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories:
Papers grounded in classical economic theories, such as simple supply-demand models, have become less frequent as the journal shifts towards more complex analyses that incorporate behavioral economics and strategic management. - Static Market Analysis:
Research that primarily focuses on static market conditions without considering dynamic factors or changes over time is increasingly rare, as the journal emphasizes the importance of competitive dynamics and real-time decision-making. - Labor Market Studies in Isolation:
While labor market dynamics remain important, studies that do not integrate technological advancements or strategic management perspectives are less common, indicating a shift toward more holistic approaches. - Regulatory Compliance without Strategic Context:
Papers that merely discuss regulatory compliance without linking it to broader strategic implications for firms are becoming less frequent, reflecting a trend towards integrating compliance into strategic management discussions. - Case Studies with Limited Generalizability:
The journal is moving away from case studies that lack broader applicability, favoring research that offers insights applicable across various contexts and industries.
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