Reframing Economics and Financial Affairs in an Era of Global Transformation

The accelerating pace of globalization, technological disruption, financial integration, climate transition, and socio-economic restructuring has intensified the need for rigorous and policy-relevant research in economics and financial affairs. The Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs (JEFA) emerges in this context as an intellectual platform dedicated to advancing theoretically grounded, empirically robust, and globally inclusive scholarship. This editorial outlines the rationale for strengthening research at the intersection of economics and finance, underscores the global significance of analytical inquiry into macroeconomic and financial systems, and clarifies the mission and scope of JEFA. It further elaborates on the journal’s thematic priorities, methodological expectations, and its commitment to bridging theory and practice. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and emphasizing analytical rigor, JEFA seeks to inform economic policy, enhance financial stability, and contribute to sustainable and inclusive development in both advanced and emerging economies.