Instructions for Authors

We are dedicated to publishing rigorous, policy-relevant scholarship that advances the understanding of economic dynamics and informs evidence-based decision-making. Our commitment extends to a fair, efficient, and transparent publication process that aligns with the highest standards of academic publishing. These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of our expectations for manuscript preparation, submission, and post-acceptance procedures. Please read them carefully before submitting.

 

Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal’s focus. Journal welcomes original contributions that explore:

- Economic dynamics - Growth theory, business cycles, structural change, and macroeconomic modeling.

- Quantitative methods - Time-series econometrics, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models, computational economics, and machine learning applications.

- Policy analysis - Monetary and fiscal policy, financial regulation, labor market institutions, and industrial policy.

- Socio-economic challenges - Inequality, demographic transitions, climate change economics, and sustainable development.

We publish original research articles, policy briefs, replication studies, and methodological contributions.

 

Original Research - Full-length, peer-reviewed articles presenting substantial theoretical or empirical contributions.

Policy Brief - Concise, accessible summaries of research findings aimed at policymakers and practitioners.

Replication Study - Independent verification or robustness checks of published results; must add significant methodological or contextual insight.

Methodological Contribution - Papers introducing new econometric techniques, computational algorithms, or data solutions.

 

Formatting

File Format - Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). All text must be editable.

Language - British or American English is accepted, but usage must be consistent throughout.

Font - Palatino Linotype, 12-point, single-spaced.

Margins - 2 cm on all sides.

 

Your manuscript should be organized as follows:

Title - Concise and descriptive.

Author Information - Full names, institutional affiliations (or city/country for independent scholars), ORCID iDs, and the corresponding author’s email address.

Abstract - A single paragraph of 250 words or fewer, summarizing the research question, methodology, key arguments, and significance.

Keywords - 5-7 keywords, separated by commas.

Main Text - Use a clear hierarchical structure (e.g., 1. Introduction, 2. Theoretical Framework, 3. Data and Methodology, 4. Results, 5. Discussion, 6. Conclusion).

Acknowledgements - Include here any funding information, research ethics approvals, or personal acknowledgements.

References - Follow the APA 7th Edition style.

 

As a forward-thinking journal, we encourage practices that enhance transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility.

Open Data and Materials

We strongly encourage authors to deposit their research data, interview transcripts (anonymized), code, or other supporting materials in a trusted repository (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare, Harvard Dataverse). A Data Availability Statement must be included in the acknowledgements section. For example:

“The interview data supporting this study are openly available in [Repository Name] at [DOI/Permalink].”

Preprints

We support the early sharing of research. Authors may deposit working papers on preprint servers (e.g., SSRN, arXiv, EconStor, SocArXiv) before or during submission. This does not constitute prior publication. Please cite the preprint in your cover letter.

Contributor Roles Taxonomy

We require the use of CRediT to specify individual author contributions. The following roles should be assigned as appropriate:

- Conceptualization

- Data curation

- Formal analysis

- Funding acquisition

- Investigation

- Methodology

- Project administration

- Resources

- Software

- Supervision

- Validation

- Visualization

- Writing - original draft

- Writing - review & editing

This information must be provided at submission.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

No AI tools may be listed as co-authors. The use of generative AI must be disclosed transparently in the Acknowledgements section, specifying the tool, the version, and the extent of its use (e.g., for language editing, idea generation, or image creation). The author(s) remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work.

 

Journal operates a single-anonymous peer review process. Reviewers remain anonymous, but author identities are known to reviewers.

Initial Screening

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment for fit with the journal’s scope, originality, and adherence to formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned without review.

Review Process

Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to an Associate Editor, who selects at least two independent experts for review. We aim to deliver a first decision within 60-90 days of submission.

Revisions

Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit. A detailed response letter must accompany the revised manuscript, addressing each reviewer comment point-by-point and documenting all changes made.

 

Use the APA 7th Edition style.

- In-text - (Author Last Name, Year) or Author Last Name (Year)

- Example - (Romer & Romer, 2019) or Romer and Romer (2019)

- Reference List - Alphabetical by author’s last name, with a hanging indent.

Key Examples:

Journal Article:

Romer, C. D., & Romer, D. H. (2019). Fiscal space and the aftermath of financial crises: How it matters and why. Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, *2019*(1), 239-313. https://doi.org/10.1353/eca.2019.0005

Book:

Acemoglu, D., & Robinson, J. A. (2019). The narrow corridor: States, societies, and the fate of liberty. Penguin Press.

Working Paper:

Blanchard, O., & Pisani-Ferry, J. (2020). Monetary policy: Past, present, and future (PIIE Working Paper No. 20-15). Peterson Institute for International Economics. https://www.piie.com/publications/working-papers/monetary-policy-past-present-and-future

Data Set:

Eurostat. (2023). Gross domestic product at market prices [Data set]. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10_gdp/default/table

Tables, Figures, and Mathematical Content

Tables

Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).

Provide a brief, descriptive title above the table.

Use footnotes (a, b, c) for explanations, significance levels, and data sources.

Avoid vertical lines; use horizontal lines sparingly.

Figures

Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).

Provide a caption below the figure.

Submit figures as high-resolution (300 DPI) TIFF, EPS, or JPEG files.

Ensure all text in figures is legible (minimum 8-point font).

For graphs, use clear, distinct markers and line styles.

Mathematical Content

Use LaTeX or MathType for equations.

Number important equations consecutively in parentheses on the right margin (e.g., (1), (2)).

Define all symbols at first use.

 

Authorship

All listed authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution and must approve the final version. Ghost authorship (unlisted contributors) and guest authorship (individuals with no substantive contribution) are prohibited.

Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission

Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions are screened using similarity-check software. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism (reuse of substantial portions of previous work), and simultaneous submission will result in immediate rejection.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research.

Research Involving Human Subjects

Studies involving human participants must have obtained institutional ethics approval. A statement of approval (including the approving body and protocol number) must be included in the acknowledgements.

 

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission portal.

The submission package must include:

- Cover Letter - Addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, summarizing the significance of the work, confirming it is not under consideration elsewhere, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.

- Title Page File - Containing full author details, ORCID iDs, and acknowledgements.

- Anonymous Manuscript File - Containing the full text, references, tables, and figure captions, with all author-identifying information removed.

- Figures/Media Files - Uploaded as separate supplementary files.

 

Open Access

Authors can publish under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY 4.0) by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

Proofs

Accepted manuscripts will be copy-edited and typeset. Corresponding authors will receive a PDF proof and will have 48 hours to approve the manuscript or correct typographical errors. No substantive changes are permitted at this stage.

Post-Publication Promotion

We encourage authors to promote their work through social media, institutional repositories, and academic networks.