Journal of Industrial and Business Economics
Scope & Guideline
Connecting scholars and practitioners in economic excellence.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Industrial Economics:
The journal emphasizes research in industrial economics, exploring the behavior of firms, market structures, and competition dynamics. It examines how these factors influence economic performance and policy outcomes. - Business Innovation and Strategy:
It includes studies on innovation strategies, open innovation, and the management of technological change within firms, focusing on how businesses adapt to changing environments and leverage innovation for competitive advantage. - Economic Policy Analysis:
The journal provides insights into economic policies affecting industries, including trade policies, regulatory frameworks, and fiscal measures, assessing their impacts on economic performance and business operations. - Global Value Chains (GVCs):
A significant focus on GVCs is present, analyzing how firms integrate into global markets, the implications of international trade agreements, and the effects of global interdependencies on local economies. - Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
Research in this area looks at sustainability practices within industries, the economic impacts of environmental policies, and the transition to greener business models.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Research focusing on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has surged, analyzing firm resilience, supply chain disruptions, and changes in consumer behavior, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies in crisis management. - Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0:
There is an increasing emphasis on digital transformation and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies within businesses, exploring how firms leverage digital tools for innovation and efficiency. - Human Resource Strategies and Job Security:
Emerging studies are focusing on the interplay between technological innovations and labor market dynamics, particularly examining how human resource strategies can mitigate job insecurity in an evolving industrial landscape. - Sustainability and Green Business Practices:
Research on sustainability practices in business is gaining traction, reflecting a global shift towards environmentally responsible economic practices and the integration of sustainability into core business strategies. - Cryptocurrency and Financial Innovation:
There is a notable trend in exploring the implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology for business and economic systems, indicating a growing interest in the intersection of finance and technology.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Industrial Policy:
There appears to be a waning interest in conventional industrial policies that do not incorporate modern challenges such as digitalization and sustainability. Research is increasingly favoring more dynamic and adaptable policy frameworks. - Static Market Structures:
Studies focusing solely on static market structures without considering the impact of innovation or technological change are becoming less prevalent, as the journal shifts towards more dynamic analyses that account for evolving market conditions. - Basic Economic Theories Without Empirical Evidence:
There is a noticeable decline in theoretical papers that lack empirical validation. The journal increasingly prioritizes research that combines theoretical frameworks with robust empirical analysis.
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