Aim and Scope

Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs (JEFA), published by SPIDER Publishing, is an international, peer-reviewed journal devoted to advancing high-quality research in economics, finance, and related policy areas. The journal provides a platform for theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research that addresses macroeconomic, microeconomic, and financial challenges in global and regional contexts.

JEFA welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from economics, finance, banking, public policy, development studies, econometrics, sustainability economics, and quantitative modeling. The journal emphasizes methodological rigor, analytical depth, empirical validity, and practical policy relevance.

The journal publishes original research articles, econometric analyses, systematic reviews, conceptual studies, and comparative policy research in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Macroeconomic policy and growth analysis

  • Microeconomic theory and applications

  • Financial markets, institutions, and regulation

  • Banking, credit risk, and financial stability

  • Monetary policy, inflation, and interest rate dynamics

  • Fiscal policy, taxation, and public finance

  • Development economics and poverty alleviation

  • International trade, globalization, and economic integration

  • Investment analysis, portfolio management, and asset pricing

  • Corporate finance and capital structure

  • Behavioral economics and decision-making

  • Econometrics, modeling, and quantitative finance

  • Financial technology, digital currencies, and fintech innovation

  • Risk management, derivatives, and hedging strategies

  • Environmental economics and climate finance

  • Sustainable development and green finance

  • Public-private partnerships and economic policy evaluation

  • Economic inequality, labor markets, and social welfare

  • Infrastructure finance and project evaluation

  • Crisis economics and resilience strategies

Through its commitment to scholarly excellence, methodological rigor, and international inclusivity, JEFA aims to become a leading forum for research that informs economic policy, strengthens financial systems, and promotes sustainable economic development worldwide.