RESOURCE AND ENERGY ECONOMICS
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Economics and Environmental Stewardship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Resource Management Economics:
The journal explores the economic principles underlying the management of natural resources. This includes studies on optimal extraction, sustainability, and the valuation of ecosystem services. - Energy Policy and Economics:
Research published in the journal frequently addresses energy policy, market dynamics, and the economic implications of energy transitions towards renewable sources. - Environmental Economics:
A significant portion of the articles analyzes the economic effects of environmental policies, including carbon pricing, emissions trading, and the socio-economic impacts of climate change. - Behavioral and Experimental Economics:
The journal includes studies that apply behavioral economics to understand consumer and corporate responses to energy policies and environmental changes. - International Trade and Capital Flows:
Papers often examine the implications of international trade on resource allocation, emissions, and the distribution of capital in the context of environmental policy.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
Recent publications highlight innovative approaches to climate change mitigation, including emissions trading and renewable energy policies, reflecting a growing urgency in addressing climate issues. - Technological Innovations in Energy Systems:
There is a rising trend in exploring the economic implications of new technologies in energy systems, such as electric vehicles and smart grids, indicating a shift towards integrating technology with economic analysis. - Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Energy Consumption:
Emerging research focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of energy consumption, examining how public sentiment and individual choices impact energy policy effectiveness. - Global Resource Scarcity and Management:
The journal is increasingly addressing issues related to global resource scarcity, with studies on sustainable practices and resource management strategies in the face of growing demand. - Economic Impacts of Renewable Energy Adoption:
There is a noticeable increase in research concerning the economic impacts of adopting renewable energy sources, including evaluations of subsidies and market structures.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Fossil Fuel Economics:
Research focusing solely on traditional fossil fuel markets and their economic implications has seen a decline, as the journal shifts more towards renewable energy and sustainability. - Static Economic Models:
There is a noticeable reduction in the publication of static models that do not account for dynamic market changes or behavioral responses, as the journal increasingly values more comprehensive and adaptive economic analyses. - Localized Case Studies without Broader Implications:
Papers that provide localized case studies without drawing broader economic implications or policy relevance are becoming less common, as the journal favors studies with wider applicability and significance.
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