PUBLIC CHOICE
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Discourse in Public Decision Processes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Choice Theory:
The journal emphasizes the application of economic principles to political decision-making, analyzing how individuals' self-interest shapes collective outcomes. - Political Economy:
It explores the relationship between politics and economics, addressing how political institutions, policies, and governance structures influence economic performance and social welfare. - Behavioral Insights in Politics:
The journal investigates how psychological factors and behavioral economics affect voting behavior, public opinion, and policy preferences. - Institutional Analysis:
It focuses on the study of institutions and their roles in shaping political and economic outcomes, including governance, regulation, and policy effectiveness. - Empirical Research:
The journal publishes empirical studies that provide evidence-based insights into political and economic phenomena, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. - Historical Perspectives:
It offers historical analyses of political and economic events, examining how past decisions and institutional frameworks impact contemporary issues. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from economics, political science, sociology, and history to deepen understanding of public choice.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Governance:
There is a growing interest in how technology, including artificial intelligence and digital platforms, influences governance, decision-making, and public policy. - Behavioral Economics and Public Policy:
Research incorporating behavioral insights into public policy design is trending, as scholars seek to understand how cognitive biases affect political behavior and policy outcomes. - Environmental Economics and Policy:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies that address the political economy of environmental issues, reflecting a rising concern for sustainability and climate change. - Political Polarization and Its Effects:
There is an emerging focus on the mechanisms and consequences of political polarization, particularly in democratic societies, and how it affects governance and public choice. - Globalization and Its Challenges:
Research exploring the implications of globalization on national policies, economic disparities, and political dynamics is gaining traction, as scholars analyze its multifaceted impacts. - Health Economics and Public Health Policy:
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred interest in health economics, with studies examining the political economy of public health responses and the trade-offs involved in health policy decisions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Voting Systems:
Research on conventional voting systems and their mechanics has decreased, as the discourse has shifted towards more innovative and experimental voting methods like ranked-choice voting. - Pure Economic Models of Voter Behavior:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies solely relying on classical economic models to explain voter behavior, indicating a growing preference for incorporating behavioral and psychological factors. - Decentralization vs. Centralization Debates:
The frequency of articles debating the merits of decentralization versus centralization in governance has diminished, as newer themes focusing on hybrid governance structures emerge. - Historical Case Studies of Political Regimes:
Fewer articles are being published that focus on detailed historical case studies of specific political regimes, as the journal increasingly favors broader theoretical and empirical analyses. - Single-Issue Advocacy:
The exploration of single-issue advocacy and its political implications has waned, possibly due to a shift towards more comprehensive analyses of multi-faceted policy issues.
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