Print ISSN: 2305-2147
Aim and Scope
Asian Economic and
Financial Review (AEFR) is
an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing theoretical and
empirical knowledge in the fields of economics and finance, with a special
emphasis on development economics, Islamic economics, and the intersections
between business management and financial systems. AEFR fosters high-quality
research that contributes to understanding economic development, financial
innovation, and policy-making across both emerging and developed economies.
AEFR seeks to serve as
a vibrant intellectual platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and
industry practitioners to disseminate original, innovative, and practical
research. The journal encourages contributions that deepen understanding of:
- Economic development and transformation in emerging and advanced economies,
- Financial innovation and regulatory dynamics,
- Regionally relevant policy design and evaluation, particularly within Asia and the Global South.
Published monthly, AEFR welcomes manuscripts that address contemporary issues, novel methodologies, and real-world applications across a broad spectrum of topics, including :
Economics
- Development Economics and Poverty
Alleviation
- Human Capital and Economic Growth
- International Trade and Globalization
- Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, and
Taxation
- Monetary Policy and Central Banking
- Urban, Regional, and Tourism Economics
- Environmental and Energy Economics
- History and Evolution of Economic Thought
Finance and Financial Economics
- Financial Markets, Institutions, and
Regulation
- Corporate Finance, Governance, and Capital
Structure
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio
Management
- Risk Management and Financial Derivatives
- Market Microstructure and Financial
Reforms
- Behavioral and Experimental Finance
- Applied Econometrics in Financial Research
Islamic Economics and Finance
- Islamic Banking and Insurance (Takaful)
- Shariah-Compliant Investment Products
- Governance and Risk in Islamic Financial
Systems
- Legal and Ethical Frameworks in Islamic
Finance
- Islamic Wealth Management and Philanthropy
- Accounting and Reporting Standards in
Islamic Finance
Business and Strategic Financial Management
- Business Economics and Organizational
Strategy
- Financial Decision-Making in Corporate
Settings
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic
Restructuring
- Insurance, Reinsurance, and Risk Sharing
Mechanisms
- Inclusive Finance and Social
Entrepreneurship
- Financial Innovation in SMEs and Startups