Socio-Economic Review
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Critical Dialogue on Economic and Social Issues
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal publishes research that integrates perspectives from sociology, economics, political science, and other relevant fields to explore the complex interrelations between social phenomena and economic systems. - Focus on Inequality:
A consistent theme in the journal is the examination of inequality in various forms, including income, wealth, and social capital, as well as the socio-economic factors contributing to these disparities. - Labor Market Dynamics:
Research exploring labor market trends, employment relations, and the impact of economic changes on workers' rights and conditions is a core area, reflecting the journal's commitment to understanding labor issues. - Financialization and Economic Practices:
The journal provides a platform for studies on financialization, analyzing how financial markets and practices influence socio-economic structures and individual lives. - Policy Analysis and Social Impact:
The journal encourages research that evaluates the effects of public policies on social outcomes, providing insights into how economic policies shape social realities.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digitalization:
There is a growing emphasis on the effects of digitalization on labor markets, economic practices, and social interactions, reflecting the increasing relevance of technology in socio-economic studies. - Gender and Economic Inequality:
Research focusing on the intersection of gender and economic inequality is gaining traction, emphasizing the complexities of wealth distribution and access to resources across different genders. - Responses to Economic Crises:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies that analyze socio-economic responses to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting resilience, adaptation, and policy implications. - Environmental Economics:
Emerging themes around environmental sustainability and its socio-economic implications are becoming more prominent, indicating a shift towards integrating ecological considerations within socio-economic analyses. - Social Movements and Economic Change:
There is an increasing interest in how social movements influence economic policies and structures, reflecting the journal's engagement with contemporary activism and its socio-economic implications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on classical economic theories and models, as the journal increasingly favors interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate sociological insights. - Regional Studies in Isolation:
Research that examines socio-economic issues within isolated regional contexts appears to be less prevalent, as the journal leans towards comparative studies that highlight global connections and transnational dynamics. - Static Approaches to Inequality:
Papers that offer static analyses of inequality, without addressing the dynamic processes or mechanisms behind it, are becoming less common, indicating a shift towards more nuanced explorations of inequality.
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