Aims and Scope

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