Journal of Economic Methodology
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the future of economics with innovative insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Methodological pluralism:
The journal emphasizes the importance of methodological pluralism in economics, advocating for a variety of approaches and perspectives to better understand complex economic phenomena. - Philosophy of economics:
It engages deeply with the philosophical aspects of economics, exploring foundational questions about rationality, values, and the nature of economic agents. - Interdisciplinary approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on insights from fields such as sociology, psychology, and biology to enrich economic analysis. - Normative and empirical analysis:
It addresses both normative questions (what economics should be) and empirical inquiries (what economics is), creating a dialogue between theory and practice. - Critique of mainstream economics:
The journal often critiques mainstream economic theories, advocating for alternative viewpoints and highlighting the limitations of established paradigms.
Trending and Emerging
- Behavioral economics and welfare:
There is a marked increase in discussions surrounding behavioral economics and its implications for welfare analysis, reflecting a growing recognition of the complexity of human decision-making. - Interdisciplinary influences:
Emerging themes suggest a trend towards interdisciplinary research, particularly incorporating insights from biology, sociology, and psychology to inform economic methodologies. - Normative concepts in economics:
Papers addressing normative empirical concepts are gaining traction, indicating a renewed interest in the ethical and normative dimensions of economic theory and practice. - Critiques of paternalism:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that critique paternalistic approaches in economics, highlighting a broader debate about agency, autonomy, and rationality in economic decision-making. - Complexity and systems thinking:
There is a growing focus on complexity and systems thinking within economic methodology, reflecting an acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of economic systems and the limitations of reductionist approaches.
Declining or Waning
- Formal methods in economics:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on formal methods, suggesting a shift towards more qualitative and interdisciplinary approaches in economic methodology. - Traditional neoclassical models:
The prominence of traditional neoclassical economic models appears to be waning, as the journal increasingly favors discussions around alternative economic theories and methodologies. - Purely theoretical constructs:
There is a decreasing emphasis on purely theoretical constructs without empirical grounding, as the journal seeks to integrate empirical evidence with theoretical discussions.
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