Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Applied Economics and Finance (AEF) serves as a platform for high-quality, policy-relevant research at the intersection of economics, finance, and real-world development challenges. The journal is committed to advancing evidence-based solutions—particularly for emerging and developing economies—through rigorous empirical analysis and transparent methodology.

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts, with strong emphasis on:

  •     Empirical validity and data transparency,
  •     Clear linkages to real-world economic or financial problems,
  •     Actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and international institutions.

Core Focus Areas

While the journal welcomes interdisciplinary and comparative studies, priority is given to research addressing:

    Economic development and inclusive growth
    Financial inclusion, digital finance, and fintech
    Inequality and human capital formation
    Climate resilience and sustainable finance
    Public policy effectiveness and institutional governance

Scope of Coverage

The journal's scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  •     Agricultural and Rural Development
  •     Industrial Organization and Market Dynamics
  •     Labour Markets and Demographic Change
  •     Education and Human Capital
  •     Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  •     Applied Econometrics and Empirical Methods
  •     Political Economy and Institutional Governance
  •     Digital Finance, Fintech, and Financial Inclusion
  •     Corporate Finance and Financial Institutions
  •     International Finance, Capital Flows, and Digital Financial Integration
  •     Financial Economics and Monetary Policy
  •     Insurance and Risk Management
  •     Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Finance
  •     Public Economics and Fiscal Policy
  •     Real Estate and Urban Economics

Submission Criteria

AEF values theoretical and methodological rigor, but all contributions must demonstrate direct empirical application and practical or policy relevance. Purely theoretical models or methodological innovations without clear real-world implications fall outside the journal’s primary scope.

We especially encourage submissions from academic researchers, government agencies, international organizations, and financial sector practitioners whose work informs actionable strategies for pressing global economic challenges.

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

The journal uses double-blind system for peer-review; both reviewers and authors' identities remain anonymous. The paper will be peer-reviewed by three experts; two reviewers from outside and one editor from the journal typically involve in reviewing a submission.

 

Publication Frequency

Quarterly, published in February, May, August and November

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 

Special Issues

If you are interested to work together with the Editorial Office to publish a Special issue, please contact us for the details. (Email: aef@redfame.com)

You may keep the following points in mind before contacting us:

1. Generally, we will publish 8-30 articles in one issue. If you collect less than the required number of articles, we suggest you publish them in the regular issue instead of a special issue.
2. All the articles should be peer-reviewed. You may nominate guest editors and reviewers for the special issue. However, we can also assign our reviewers, depending on your needs and requests.
3. The publication schedule should be discussed with the editorial assistant.
4. You will be asked to pay an article processing charge of 300USD once the papers are accepted for publication. To avoid confusion and ensure fairness among customers, we do not waive or reduce fees/charges.
5. After the publication, we will provide you with a free e-journal in PDF. You may also apply for free copies of the printed journals.