SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS
Scope & Guideline
Championing excellence in economic scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Applied Economic Research:
The journal emphasizes empirical research that applies economic theories to real-world issues, particularly those relevant to South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. - Policy Analysis and Recommendations:
A core focus is on analyzing economic policies and their implications, providing insights that can guide policymakers in addressing economic challenges. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, integrating perspectives from sociology, political science, and environmental studies to enrich economic analysis. - Regional Economic Studies:
Research that evaluates economic phenomena specific to regions within Africa, including the impact of socio-economic factors on development and growth. - Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies:
The journal publishes studies utilizing both quantitative methods, such as econometric modeling, and qualitative approaches, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of economic issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Economy and Technology Adoption:
Recent publications highlight the significance of digital technologies in economic growth, particularly in manufacturing sectors, demonstrating an increasing interest in how technology influences productivity and competitiveness. - Social Protection and Welfare Economics:
There is a growing focus on social protection mechanisms, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of welfare policies in promoting economic resilience. - Environmental Economics and Climate Change:
Research addressing the economic impacts of climate change and environmental sustainability has gained traction, reflecting a broader global concern for environmental issues and their economic implications. - Inequality and Poverty Dynamics:
An emerging trend is the detailed analysis of inequality and poverty, exploring multidimensional aspects and their interconnections with economic policies and labor markets. - Health Economics and Labor Market Participation:
The intersection of health issues, such as the impacts of diseases like tuberculosis and COVID-19 on labor market dynamics, is increasingly becoming a focal point for research, highlighting the socio-economic implications of health crises.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Macroeconomic Indicators:
There appears to be a waning focus on conventional macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth rates, as researchers increasingly prioritize complex socio-economic interactions and their impacts. - Agricultural Economics:
Research specifically centered on agricultural economics seems to be declining, possibly due to the broader focus on urban economic issues and industrialization. - Theoretical Economic Models:
There is a noticeable shift away from purely theoretical economic modeling towards more empirical research that emphasizes practical applications and real-world data. - International Trade Theory:
Interest in traditional international trade theory has decreased, with a move towards understanding global value chains and their implications for local economies. - Inflation Studies:
While inflation remains a critical economic issue, the frequency of studies focusing solely on inflation metrics and their impacts appears to be diminishing.
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