Focus and Scope

International Journal of Economics and Development (IJED) is an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to becoming a leading platform for the publication of impactful and globally relevant research in economics and development studies. The journal aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by fostering innovative ideas, evidence-based policy insights, and interdisciplinary perspectives that address real-world development challenges.

IJED particularly encourages contributions that offer novel insights, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented research with strong implications for sustainable and inclusive development, especially in emerging and developing economies.

We welcome high-quality manuscripts from scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide in areas including, but not limited to:

• Development Economics and Policy Innovation
• Macroeconomic Stability and Economic Growth
• Poverty Reduction, Inequality, and Inclusive Development
• International Trade, Finance, and Globalization
• Public Policy, Fiscal and Monetary Economics
• Sustainable Development and Green Economy
• Agricultural, Rural, and Regional Development
• Urbanization and Infrastructure Economics
• Institutional Economics and Governance Reform
• Human Capital, Education, and Labor Economics
• Digital Economy, FinTech, and Economic Transformation
• Entrepreneurship, SMEs, and Innovation for Development
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• SDGs Implementation and Development Strategies

Why publish with IJED?

• Global visibility with an international readership
• Policy-relevant research focus with real-world impact
• ⚡ Efficient and transparent peer-review process
• Interdisciplinary approach connecting economics with development issues
• Open opportunities for collaboration among global scholars

The journal accepts original research articles, systematic reviews, and conceptual papers using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. Contributions that offer cross-country comparisons, innovative methodologies, and actionable policy recommendations are especially encouraged.