International Journal of Economics and Finance

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Economics and Finance (IJOEF) is a rigorously peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing both theoretical and empirical research in economics and finance. Serving as a distinguished platform, IJOEF connects scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals to address today’s most pressing global challenges and to drive impactful change in economic, social, and environmental realms.

Aims

• Advance Rigorous Research:
  Disseminate high-calibre studies that deepen our understanding of economic and financial phenomena and provide actionable insights for real-world challenges.
• Foster Interdisciplinary Innovation:
  Encourage cross-disciplinary investigations that integrate economic theories with financial applications, drawing on perspectives from geopolitics, environmental studies, and digital technology.
• Address Global Challenges:
  Prioritize research that tackles urgent issues such as the transition to a green economy, sustainable finance (including carbon pricing and clean energy transitions), digital transformation (fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity), and geopolitical economic risks (trade tensions and global financial impacts).
• Promote Inclusive Growth:
  Support studies on economic inequality, innovative labor market models, and policy interventions like universal basic income to ensure inclusive economic development.
• Inform Policy and Practice:
  Provide a forum for scholarly debate and policy evaluation, translating research findings into effective strategies for economic resilience, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.

Scope

IJOEF invites submissions of original research articles, theoretical contributions, policy evaluations, and case studies covering a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

Macroeconomics & Microeconomics

• Economic growth, development, and global competitiveness
• Monetary and fiscal policy in dynamic geopolitical contexts
• Labor market models, employment studies, and universal basic income
• Market structure, competition, and the economic impacts of technological change

Financial Economics

• Corporate finance, governance, and innovations in financial management
• Financial markets and institutions amid digital disruption and geopolitical shifts
• Investment strategies, risk management, and sustainable finance
• Behavioral finance and market dynamics in evolving global conditions

International Economics & Trade

• Global trade policies, trade tensions, and their effects on financial stability
• Exchange rates, currency markets, and international monetary systems
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) under shifting geopolitical landscapes
• Regional economic integration and cross-border economic cooperation

Development Economics

• Poverty alleviation, income distribution, and inclusive growth strategies
• Sustainable economic development and green economy transitions
• Agricultural and rural economics in the context of climate change
• Economic policies in emerging markets and post-pandemic recovery

Banking, Financial Systems & Digital Transformation

• Digital banking, fintech innovations, and disruptive financial technologies
• Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cybersecurity challenges in finance
• Central banking and monetary strategies in a digital age
• Financial crises, systemic risk management, and market stability

Public Policy, Geopolitics & Economic Regulation

• Taxation policies, public finance, and regulatory frameworks for global markets
• Economic impacts of climate change, carbon pricing, and environmental sustainability
• Government interventions and policy responses to geopolitical economic risks
• The nexus of technological innovation and economic governance

The journal features original research articles, review papers, book reviews, and contributions to special issues. It upholds a stringent peer-review process and strictly adheres to the highest ethical standards in publication.

IJOEF welcomes submissions from scholars, professionals, and policymakers worldwide, fostering a comprehensive and diverse examination of contemporary economic and financial matters.