Economic Dialogue: International Journal of Policy and Practice is a peer-reviewed, open-access, international scholarly journal published by the Department of Economics, Virtual University of Pakistan. The journal provides a rigorous platform for the dissemination of original, high-quality research that advances theoretical knowledge, empirical evidence, and policy-oriented practice in economics, public policy, governance, and sustainable development. The journal seeks to foster informed dialogue among researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, development professionals, and industry experts by promoting interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary national, regional, and global economic challenges.
The primary aim of the journal is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policymaking by publishing innovative research that contributes to evidence-based decision-making, institutional development, and socioeconomic progress. The journal encourages research that offers analytical insights, practical policy recommendations, and innovative solutions to emerging economic and governance issues.
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, policy analyses, and theoretical contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Development Economics
- International Economics and Trade
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Public Finance and Taxation
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Health Economics
- Agricultural and Rural Economics
- Labor Economics and Human Capital Development
- Financial Economics, Banking and Capital Markets
- Digital Economy, Innovation, and FinTech
- Energy Economics and Climate Policy
- Poverty, Inequality, and Inclusive Growth
- Urban and Regional Development
- Institutional and Political Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation in Public Policy and Economics
The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates economics with public administration, political science, management, environmental sciences, law, sociology, and related disciplines to address complex policy challenges.