Focus and Scope

Journal of Economics and Business in the Global South (JEBGS) focuses on advancing scholarly research in economics and business with particular emphasis on the structural dynamics, institutional diversity, and development trajectories of countries in the Global South. The journal prioritizes high-quality contributions that integrate theoretical rigor, methodological robustness, and empirical relevance, especially those addressing contemporary economic and business challenges in emerging and developing economies.

JEBGS adopts an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach, encouraging submissions that bridge economics, business, management, and related fields to better understand complex socio-economic transformations. The journal is particularly interested in studies that critically engage with mainstream theories while offering context-sensitive, innovative, and policy-relevant insights.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Development Economics and Political Economy
  • Economic development, inequality, and poverty reduction
  • Structural transformation and industrialization
  • Political economy of development and governance
  • Informal economy and labor market dynamics
  1. Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship
  • Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and informal businesses
  • Entrepreneurship ecosystems in developing economies
  • Strategic management in emerging markets
  • Innovation, competitiveness, and business resilience
  1. Finance, Banking, and Financial Inclusion
  • Financial systems in developing countries
  • Financial inclusion and fintech innovation
  • Islamic finance and alternative financial systems
  • Corporate finance and investment in emerging markets
  1. Digital Economy and Technological Transformation
  • Digital transformation and platform economy
  • E-commerce and digital entrepreneurship
  • Digital governance and economic development
  • Technology adoption in resource-constrained settings
  1. Public Economics and Policy Analysis
  • Fiscal policy, taxation, and public expenditure
  • Decentralization and regional economic development
  • Evidence-based policymaking in the Global South
  • Institutional capacity and economic governance
  1. Sustainable and Inclusive Business Practices
  • Sustainable development and green economy
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing contexts
  • Social enterprises and inclusive business models
  • Climate change and economic adaptation
  1. Globalization, Trade, and Regional Integration
  • International trade and South–South cooperation
  • Global value chains and local impacts
  • Economic integration and regional development
  • Trade policy and competitiveness
  1. Special Focus Areas in the Global South
  • Small Island Developing States (SIDS) economies
  • Post-conflict and fragile economies
  • Resource-based economies
  • Local knowledge, indigenous economy, and hybrid institutions

JEBGS welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, and policy-oriented papers employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods approaches. Comparative and cross-country studies are highly encouraged, particularly those that contribute to global debates while rooted in Global South contexts.

By emphasizing contextual relevance, theoretical contribution, and policy impact, JEBGS aims to become a key platform for disseminating influential research that shapes the future of economics and business scholarship in the Global South.