Iranian Journal of Economic Studies (Iran J Econ Stud) is a double-blind, open access, peer-reviewed semiannual journal published by Shiraz University, established in 2012, accepts scholarly articles of archival value, original articles and critical reviews related to all fields of Economics, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive economics, Law and Economics, Social and Economic Statistics, Econophysics, Economics of Entrepreneurship, Political Economics..

Journal Abbreviation: Iran J Econ Stud

Journal Acronym: IJES

Print ISSN: 2322-1402

Electronic ISSN: 2717-1590

Editor-in-Chief: Sakine Owjimehr, Ph.D.

Aims and Scope

The Iranian Journal of Economic Studies (IJES), established in 2012, is a double-blind, open-access, peer-reviewed semiannual journal, owned, managed & published by Shiraz University. The journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and applied research in economics. The journal provides a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore key economic issues relevant to Iran, the Middle East, and the global economy. IJES welcomes high-quality contributions that deepen the understanding of economic behavior, policy impacts, and analytical methods across diverse subfields of economics. 

Scope

The Iranian Journal of Economic Studies (IJES) publishes original research articles, analytical reviews, and policy-oriented studies in (but not limited to) the following areas:

1. Microeconomics & Macroeconomics

• Consumer and firm behavior
• Market structure and competition
• Growth, inflation, unemployment, and business cycles
• Monetary and fiscal policy analysis

2. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

• Applied and theoretical econometric modeling
• Time series and panel data analysis
• Computational and statistical methods in economics

3. Development Economics

• Economic development strategies
• Poverty, inequality, and human capital
• Sustainable development and inclusive growth
• Rural and agricultural economics

4. International Economics

• Trade theory and policy
• Exchange rates, globalization, and regional integration
• International investment and capital flows

5. Public Economics & Policy Evaluation

• Public finance and taxation
• Governance, regulation, and institutional economics
• Policy impact assessment at national and regional levels

6. Monetary and Financial Economics

• Monetary policy, money markets, and central banking
• Banking and financial markets
• Risk management and financial stability
• Corporate finance and investment behavior

7. Energy, Environmental & Resource Economics

• Economics of renewable and non-renewable resources
• Climate change, sustainability, and green transition
• Energy policy and environmental valuation

8. Labor, Health, and Education Economics

• Labor markets and employment dynamics
• Human resource development
• Health and education as economic drivers

9. Iranian and Regional Economic Issues

• Economic reforms, productivity, and structural transformations
• Sectoral policy analysis (industry, services, agriculture)
• Comparative regional economics within the Middle East

The journal is accredited by the Scientific Publications Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The journal has been ranked as Grade A in the latest evaluation of science, research and technology.

Publisher

Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

Publisher Information

The Journal of is owned, managed and published by Shiraz University. and plays a significant role as an academic publisher both regionally and globally in the fields of research, innovation, and technology.

Language

The journal is published in English Fulltexts, provided with English abstracts also.

Publication Frequency

The Iranian Journal of Economic Studies is published Semiannually.

Peer Review Type

The Iranian Journal of Economic Studies is committed to applying double-blind peer reviewing process, based on the COPE’s Code of Conduct and Best Practices. The journal peer review process and policies are available here.

Journal Policies

1. Open Access Policy

To make freely public accessibility to research with the aim of greater global exchange of knowledge, this journal provides open access to its published articles.

2. Copyright Notice

Authors of the published articles in this journal retain the copyright of their articles and will be able to archive pre-print, post-print, and publisher's versions.

All Articles published in the are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

3. Archiving

In addition to indexing database, this journal utilizes digital archive to guarantee long-term digital preservation and restoration. Some of them, can be find here.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Shiraz University is supporting most of the publishing costs of the Iranian Journal of Economic Studies. However, to fulfill the remained part of publication fees, the journal required authors to pay Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance which could be found here.

Subscription

Iranian Journal of Economic Studies is published as an open access electronic journal, so there is no subscription fee for audiences.

Advertisements

According to Iranian Journal of Economic Studies & its publisher & owner, Shiraz University, we don't accept advertisement in any case.

Sources of Support

Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

Contact Information

Address: Journal of Iranian Journal of Economic Studies, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. 
Phone: +98 (0)71 3613 4260
E-mails: ijes@rose.shirazu.ac.ir