REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue for a global perspective.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Analysis of Global Capitalism:
RIPE focuses on dissecting the structures and processes of global capitalism, examining how economic systems shape political power and vice versa. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages research that integrates insights from political science, economics, sociology, and cultural studies to enrich the understanding of international political economy. - Emerging Economies and Globalization:
A significant emphasis is placed on the political economy of emerging economies, exploring their roles and impacts within the global system. - Environmental and Social Justice:
RIPE addresses the intersections of economic policies with social justice and environmental sustainability, fostering discussions on the ethical implications of political economic practices. - Institutional Dynamics and Governance:
The journal investigates how institutions, both formal and informal, influence economic governance and policy-making processes at various levels. - Historical Contextualization:
RIPE emphasizes the importance of historical context in understanding contemporary political economic issues, providing a nuanced analysis of how past events shape current realities.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Economy and Technology:
There is a growing focus on the political economy of the digital realm, examining how technology reshapes economic relationships and governance structures, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Climate Change and Sustainability:
Research addressing the intersection of political economy and environmental sustainability is on the rise, highlighting the urgency of climate action and the political dimensions of environmental governance. - Social Reproduction and Gender:
Emerging themes related to social reproduction and gender dynamics in the global economy are gaining traction, emphasizing the need to incorporate feminist perspectives into political economic analyses. - Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Rivalry:
The political economy of geopolitical tensions, particularly between major powers such as the US and China, is increasingly relevant, reflecting the complexities of international relations in a multipolar world. - Decolonization and Global South Perspectives:
There is a notable trend towards decolonizing the field of international political economy, with a focus on incorporating voices and experiences from the Global South into mainstream discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Neoliberalism:
Research centered on traditional neoliberal policies, particularly those advocating for unfettered market access and deregulation, has seen a decline as scholars increasingly critique these models in light of recent economic crises. - State-Centric Approaches:
The focus on state-centric analyses that prioritize the role of the nation-state in economic governance is waning, as there is a growing recognition of transnational actors and global networks in shaping economic outcomes. - Static Economic Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in the application of static economic models that do not account for the dynamic nature of global economic interactions, as scholars seek more adaptive frameworks. - Universal Solutions to Development:
The previous emphasis on universal developmental strategies is diminishing, giving way to more context-specific analyses that consider local conditions and histories. - Binary Dichotomies in Globalization:
Research that simplifies globalization into binary oppositions (e.g., developed vs. developing countries) is becoming less common, as scholars recognize the complexities and variances within global interactions.
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