JOURNAL OF URBAN ECONOMICS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Economic Pulse of Urban Landscapes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Urban Economic Theory:
The journal publishes research that contributes to the theoretical frameworks applied in urban economics, exploring concepts such as agglomeration economies, urban spatial structures, and the impacts of local policies on economic outcomes. - Impact of Infrastructure and Transportation:
A significant focus is on how transportation systems and infrastructure investments influence urban development, housing markets, and local economies, including studies on congestion, public transport, and road maintenance. - Housing Markets and Affordability:
Research on housing markets, including affordability, regulation, zoning laws, and the effects of housing policies on different demographics, is a core area, reflecting ongoing concerns about housing accessibility and urban inequality. - Social Justice and Urban Policy:
The journal addresses the socio-economic disparities in urban settings, emphasizing research on racial disparities, crime, and the socio-economic impacts of urban policies, particularly in underserved communities. - Environmental Economics in Urban Contexts:
Studies that examine the relationship between urban development, environmental quality, and public health, particularly in the context of climate change and urban planning, are also prominent. - Data-Driven Urban Analysis:
The journal encourages the use of advanced data analytics, including geospatial analysis and machine learning techniques, to inform urban economic research and policy-making.
Trending and Emerging
- Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation:
Research focusing on how cities adapt to climate change, including infrastructure resilience and environmental sustainability, is increasingly prominent, reflecting global concerns about urban vulnerability to climate impacts. - Race, Social Justice, and Urban Policy:
There is a growing focus on the intersection of race, social justice, and urban policy, highlighting how urban economic issues disproportionately affect marginalized communities and the need for equitable policy solutions. - Health and Urban Economics:
The impact of urban environments on public health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and related social dynamics, has emerged as a significant area of interest, with studies examining health disparities and urban planning. - Technological Impacts on Urban Economies:
Research investigating the role of technology in shaping urban economies, including the effects of e-commerce, smart cities, and digital transformation on urban labor markets and economic structures, is on the rise. - Mobility and Transportation Innovations:
Emerging studies are increasingly examining the implications of new mobility solutions, such as shared mobility and autonomous vehicles, on urban economic dynamics and land use.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Urban Economic Analysis:
Research focusing on historical perspectives of urban economics, while still relevant, has seen fewer contributions, indicating a shift towards more contemporary issues and real-time analyses of urban challenges. - Traditional Labor Market Studies:
There appears to be a decline in studies purely focused on traditional labor market dynamics in urban settings, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the intersection of labor markets with broader economic and social issues. - Conventional Land Use Studies:
Papers centered on traditional land use planning without integrating contemporary issues such as climate change or social equity are becoming less frequent, reflecting a broader trend towards interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Economic Models:
There is a noticeable move away from studies that utilize static economic models, with a preference for dynamic models that better capture the complexities of urban change and economic policies.
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