About the Journal of Economics and Development
The Journal of Economics and Development is an international journal addressing the issues of economics and development in the context of global sustainability. The journal is peer-reviewed and Open Access. Before 2021, The Journal of Economics and Development published 2 issues a year. In 2021, it published 3 issues a year. From 2022 onwards, it publishes 4 issues a year.
Submission information
Accepted manuscript types and word counts
- Research Paper — up to 8400 words
- Editorial — up to 3000 words
Please see the article types and word counts section on the about this journal page for more information. The word count includes all text, figures and tables. When estimating your total, please allow 280 words for each figure or table. Read more about the article types for this journal.
Reference style
Use the Harvard reference style. Read more about the reference types for this journal.
Keywords
Please include up to 6 short, relevant keywords that describe the main topics of your paper.
Peer review type
Double anonymous peer review. All submissions are sent to at least 2 independent and anonymous reviewers.
Open access options
This is a diamond open access journal. No article processing charges (APCs) are required. Read more about our open access options.
Accepted languages
This journal only accepts manuscripts written in UK or US English.
Accepted submission files
Article files should be provided in Microsoft Word format.
Closes: 31st October 2026
From reshaping labour markets and productivity patterns to altering welfare systems, inequality dynamics, and the foundations of long-term growth, artificial intelligence (AI) introduces both extraordinary opportunities and complex risks for developing and advanced economies alike. As policymakers and researchers grapple with these rapid changes, there is a pressing need for rigorous, evidence-based analysis on how AI is reshaping economic development and human well-being.
Guest editor(s): Thanh Le, Phu Nguyen-Van, Ngoc-Sang Pham
Metrics snapshot
- 2025 Journal Impact Factor (Clarivate)
- 4.3
- Downloaded articles in the last 12 months
- 189978
