ZFW-Advances in Economic Geography

Scope & Guideline

Innovating research at the intersection of geography and economics.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of ZFW-Advances in Economic Geography with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN2748-1956
PublisherWALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH
Support Open AccessNo
Country-
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2022 to 2024
AbbreviationZFW-ADV ECON GEOGR / ZFW-Adv. Econ. Geogr.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressGENTHINER STRASSE 13, D-10785 BERLIN, GERMANY

Aims and Scopes

ZFW-Advances in Economic Geography aims to explore the intricate relationships between economic processes and geographical contexts, focusing on how these dynamics shape regional development and global networks.
  1. Economic Geographies and Regional Development:
    The journal emphasizes the study of economic processes at various geographical scales, examining how regional characteristics influence economic behavior and development.
  2. Global Production Networks (GPN):
    A consistent focus on GPN highlights the interconnectedness of global supply chains and the role of institutions, policies, and local contexts in shaping production and innovation.
  3. Institutional Analysis and Entrepreneurship:
    The journal investigates the interplay between institutions and economic actors, particularly how institutional frameworks influence entrepreneurship and firm behavior within different sectors.
  4. Sustainability and Environmental Economics:
    Research on eco-innovations and sustainability transitions is a core area, reflecting a commitment to understanding economic practices that contribute to environmental sustainability.
  5. Migration and Labor Dynamics:
    The journal explores the economic implications of migration, addressing how migrant entrepreneurship and labor market dynamics shape regional economies.
Recent publications in ZFW-Advances in Economic Geography reveal emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and research interests in the field of economic geography.
  1. Geopolitical Influences on Economic Networks:
    The rise of geopolitical factors, such as 'friendshoring' and supply chain controls, has become a critical theme, reflecting how global tensions reshape economic interactions.
  2. Resilience and Adaptation in Regional Economies:
    An increasing focus on resilience—especially in the context of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic—highlights how regions adapt to economic shocks and structural changes.
  3. Digital Transformation and Labor Market Changes:
    The impact of digitalization on labor dynamics is gaining attention, particularly how platforms and technology are reshaping work environments and economic structures.
  4. Sustainability Transitions and Eco-Innovation:
    Research on sustainability and eco-innovation is on the rise, as scholars investigate how economic practices can align with environmental goals.
  5. Cross-Border and Transnational Economic Activities:
    Emerging studies on cross-border economic activities and transnational networks reflect the growing importance of global interconnectedness in economic geography.

Declining or Waning

While ZFW-Advances in Economic Geography continues to evolve, certain themes have become less prominent in recent publications, indicating a potential shift in research focus.
  1. Traditional Economic Theories:
    There appears to be a decline in papers strictly adhering to classical economic theories, as the journal increasingly emphasizes contemporary issues such as institutional and regional dynamics.
  2. Geographical Trade Research:
    Although geographical trade research was once a significant area, recent publications suggest a waning interest as newer themes like GPN and sustainability gain traction.
  3. Static Regional Analysis:
    Research that focuses solely on static analyses of regional economies without considering dynamic changes, such as globalization and technological advancements, seems to be diminishing.

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