POST-COMMUNIST ECONOMIES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Understanding of Transitioning Economies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Transition Analysis:
The journal emphasizes the analysis of economic transitions in post-communist countries, exploring the mechanisms, trajectories, and impacts of moving from planned to market economies. - Institutional Dynamics:
Research on the role of institutions is central, investigating how governance, corruption, and institutional integrity influence economic performance and development. - Regional Economic Integration:
The journal explores themes of regional economic integration, particularly within Europe and Eurasia, focusing on trade relationships, economic policy, and the impact of supranational entities. - Sector-Specific Studies:
It includes sectoral analyses, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services, to understand how different industries adapt and thrive in post-communist landscapes. - Comparative Economic Studies:
The journal promotes comparative studies across post-communist countries, providing insights into varying paths of development and the factors that shape economic outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Geopolitical Economic Impacts:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on the impact of geopolitical factors, such as the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions on Russia, highlighting how these dynamics affect economic stability and growth. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
There is a growing emphasis on digital transformation in post-communist economies, with studies examining how technology and innovation drive economic performance and competitiveness. - Green Economy and Sustainability:
Research on the green economy and sustainable practices is rising, reflecting global priorities on environmental issues and the transition to low-carbon economies. - Financial Sector Resilience:
Papers focusing on the resilience and adaptation of financial sectors in response to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, are becoming more prevalent, indicating a shift in attention to financial stability. - Comparative Analyses of Economic Policies:
Emerging themes include comparative analyses of economic policies across different post-communist countries, providing insights into best practices and lessons learned from diverse experiences.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Economic Comparisons:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing on historical economic comparisons between post-communist economies and their predecessors, which were previously a staple of the journal. - Microeconomic Behavior Studies:
Research centered on microeconomic behavior, such as consumer choices and individual firm decisions, seems to be waning, with a shift towards macroeconomic and institutional analyses. - Environmental Economics:
Although environmental issues were once a prominent theme, the specific focus on environmental economics within post-communist contexts appears to be receiving less emphasis in recent publications. - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Economic Transition:
The exploration of cultural and social impacts on economic transitions has diminished, indicating a possible shift towards more quantifiable economic analyses over qualitative assessments. - Labour Market Dynamics:
Studies specifically addressing labor market dynamics, including employment patterns and workforce transitions, appear to be less frequent in recent issues.
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