About the Journal

Aims & Scope

"Journal of Economics and Policy"(JEP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that aims to provide a platform for high-quality research in the field of economics and policy. The journal seeks to foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge among economists, policymakers, and scholars from various disciplines. Our focus is on the publication of original research articles, review papers, and policy discussions that contribute to the understanding and advancement of economic theory and policy-making.

Key Areas of Interest Include:

  1. Microeconomics:

    • Analysis of individual, household, and firm decision-making.
    • Market structures, pricing, and production theories.
    • Game theory and information economics.

  2. Macroeconomics:

    • Study of national and global economic aggregates.
    • Economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal policy.
    • Monetary policy and central banking behavior.

  3. Development Economics:

    • Economic growth and development in low-income countries.
    • Poverty, income inequality, and human capital.
    • Development policies and international aid.

  4. Public Economics:

    • Government revenue and expenditure policies.
    • Taxation policy and public expenditure analysis.
    • Social welfare and public choice theory.

  5. International Economics:

    • International trade theory and policy.
    • International finance and monetary systems.
    • Globalization and cross-border investment.

  6. Labor Economics:

    • Labor market behavior and policy.
    • Employment, wages, and labor relations.
    • Impact of education and training on labor markets.

  7. Environmental Economics:

    • Environmental policy and natural resource management.
    • Pollution, climate change, and sustainable development.
    • Environmental valuation and cost-benefit analysis.

  8. Health Economics:

    • Healthcare systems and policy.
    • Health behaviors, healthcare services, and health outcomes.
    • Health insurance and public health economics.

  9. Urban and Regional Economics:

    • Urban and regional economic development.
    • Urbanization, transportation, and housing policy.
    • Regional economic inequality and local government finance.

  10. Industrial Organization:

    • Industry structure and firm behavior.
    • Market competition, monopoly, and antitrust policy.
    • Innovation and technological change.

  11. Behavioral Economics:

    • Behavioral and experimental economics.
    • Application of psychology in economic decision-making.
    • Behavioral biases and public policy.

  12. Political Economy:

    • Interaction of economic policy and political institutions.
    • Political decision-making and economic outcomes.
    • Electoral economics and political cycles.

  13. Institutional Economics:

    • Influence of institutions and organizations on economic behavior.
    • Property rights, contract theory, and institutional change.
    • Role of institutions in economic development.

  14. Finance and Financial Economics:

    • Capital markets and financial institutions.
    • Investment theory and risk management.
    • Corporate finance and international finance.

  15. Econometric and Quantitative Methods:

    • Analysis of economic data and statistical methods.
    • Econometric modeling and empirical research.
    • Time series analysis and forecasting methods.

By encompassing these diverse fields, the "Journal of Economics and Policy" aims to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary platform for cutting-edge research and policy analysis. We welcome submissions that contribute to the understanding and advancement of economic theory, empirical research, and policy-making, promoting innovation and collaboration in the field of economics.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published online continuously in annual general issues. Articles included in special issues are published at one time, and the issue is then closed to additional articles.

Peer Review Type

Double anonymized

Reviewer identity is not made visible to author, author identity is not made visible to reviewer, reviewer and author identity is visible to (decision-making) editor.

Open Access Type

Full Gold Open Access

The final version of an article is freely and permanently accessible for everyone, immediately after publication.
No subscription fees are charged for any part of a journal that is fully gold open access.

Archiving Policy

We focus on making content discoverable and accessible through indexing services. Content is also archived to ensure long-term availability. The journal is indexed by the following services:

Google Scholar, the journal is available for harvesting via OAI-PMH.

To ensure the permanency of the journal, we utilize the Portico archiving system to create permanent archives for the purposes of preservation and restoration.

If the journal is not indexed by your preferred service, please let us know by emailing:  office@esdpub.com

 

 

Detailed information on policies and guidelines regarding our open access policy, copyrights and licenses, etc. can be viewed in our resource list.