WORLD DEVELOPMENT
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Advancing knowledge to tackle complex global challenges.
Introduction
WORLD DEVELOPMENT is a prestigious peer-reviewed journal published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, renowned for advancing the field of global development studies. Established in 1973, this influential journal dives deep into the interconnected realms of economics, sociology, political science, geography, and planning, aiming to provide critical insights and innovative solutions to complex global issues. With an impressive impact factor and a Q1 ranking across multiple disciplines, including Development and Economics and Econometrics, WORLD DEVELOPMENT ranks among the top journals in its field, ensuring high visibility and engagement for contributors. Researchers, professionals, and students engaged in development studies will find WORLD DEVELOPMENT an invaluable resource, as it publishes rigorous empirical research, theoretical discussions, and policy analysis that both informs and challenges prevailing paradigms. The journal remains committed to fostering a comprehensive understanding of development processes worldwide, making it an essential platform for knowledge exchange in this critical domain.
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