Development Economics: New Perspectives, Evidence and Challenges
A special issue of Economies (ISSN 2227-7099). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 2164
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Development economics has undergone substantial transformation over the past two decades, driven by new data sources, methodological innovations, and emerging global challenges. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing contemporary perspectives on development economics by bringing together theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research. The focus of the Special Issue spans key development themes such as economic growth, human capital formation, labor markets, demographic change, inequality, poverty dynamics, and institutional development, with particular attention to low- and middle-income countries.
The scope of the Special Issue is intentionally broad, encouraging contributions that employ modern econometric techniques, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, macroeconomic modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches. By emphasizing both micro- and macro-level evidence, the issue seeks to bridge gaps between theory, empirical findings, and real-world policy applications.
Positioned within the rapidly evolving development economics literature, this Special Issue responds to recent debates on sustainable development, demographic transitions, labor market transformations, and the long-term effects of education and health investments. It aims to contribute novel insights, reassess established theories, and highlight unresolved challenges, thereby fostering informed academic discussion and evidence-based policymaking.
Dr. Kanat Abdulla
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- economic demography
- labor markets
- development policy
- economic institutions
- human capital
- demographic transition
- inequality
- development policy
- labor market regulation
- social protection
- public policy
- governance
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