Aim and Scope

Journal of Economics Research and Development promotes and encourages scholarly research that aims to improve sustainability in economics and development with a particular focus on developing countries, including the transition economies.

Journal of Economics Research and Development welcomes both theoretical and empirical papers in the fields of economics, business and economic development that are of wider significance to sustainable development. Specifically, the journal explores the dynamic between society, development, and the environment, and their implications for sustainable development. It delves into the economic, social, and institutional aspects of sustainability, as well as the practical implementation of sustainable practices at local, regional, and global levels. Furthermore, Journal of Economics Research and Development encourages research investigating the development and application of sustainability indicators, the monitoring of policies for sustainable development, and the sustainable utilisation of finance, energy, and natural resources in development endeavours.

Journal of Economics Research and Development invites applied and comparative studies in various sustainable dimensions at the macro, meso, or micro levels. In terms of readership, Journal of Economics Research and Development appeals to both academic and practitioner audiences and papers contribute to contemporary issues in academia, business and public policy.

Journal of Economics Research and Development covers but not limited to:

  • Sustainable development
  • Foreign direct investment (FDI)
  • Inclusive growth
  • Fiscal policy, monetary policy and macroeconomic stability
  • Governance and institution
  • Political economy
  • Environment, social and governance (ESG) analysis and green economy
  • Agricultural and rural development
  • Energy, environment and resources
  • Income distribution and poverty
  • Sustainable business
  • Financial inclusion
  • Climate change policy and economic sustainability

Journal of Economics Research and Development is published by Universitas Ekasakti Publishing. The journal is published under a Platinum Open Access arrangement, in that all charges for publishing an Open Access article in the journal are funded by Universitas Ekasakti. Therefore, there is no charge to the author.