Research in Applied Economics

Research in Applied Economics (RAE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published semiannually by Macrothink Institute. The journal publishes original empirical and policy-relevant research that applies economic theory and rigorous methods to real-world problems. It particularly welcomes studies in labor, international, regional, public, energy, and development economics.

Focus and Scope

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

  • Applied microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics and monetary policy
  • Public finance and fiscal policy
  • International trade and exchange rates
  • Economic growth and development
  • Labor and regional economics
  • Econometric methods and causal analysis
  • Economic impact and program evaluation
  • Industrial organization
  • Energy and resource economics

The journal prioritizes empirical and policy-relevant contributions. Purely theoretical studies without clear empirical evidence or policy application generally fall outside its scope.

Information for Research in Applied Economics (RAE):

Publisher: Macrothink Institute
ISSN: 1948-5433
Frequency: Semiannual
Publication Months: June and December
Open Access: Yes
Indexed: Yes
Review Policy: Double-anonymized peer-review
Review Time: 4-10 Weeks
E-mail: rae@macrothink.org

Manuscripts may be submitted via the journal’s online submission system or by e-mail.
For submission inquiries or further information, please contact the Editorial Office at rae@macrothink.org.


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Paper Selection and Publication Process

a). Upon receipt of paper submission, the Editor sends an E-mail of confirmation to the corresponding author within 1-3 working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, your submission/e-mail may be missed. Please contact the Editor in time for that.

b). Peer review. The review process may take 4-10 weeks. 

c). Notification of the result of review by E-mail. 

d). The authors revise paper and pay Article Processing Charge (200USD).

e). E-journal in PDF is available on the journal’s webpage, free of charge for download. We aim to post articles within 3 weeks of acceptance.


Announcements

 

Research in Applied Economics: Indexing

  

IDEAS/RePEc Simple Impact Factor: 1.131

  
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Call for Papers: General Submissions

  

Research in Applied Economics (RAE) invites submissions for upcoming issues. Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere and are not currently under consideration by another journal. Manuscripts may be submitted online via the journal’s submission system (Submit Online) or by email to rae@macrothink.org.

For questions regarding submission or editorial matters, please contact the Editorial Office at rae@macrothink.org.

  
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Vol 17, No 1 (2025)

Vol. 17, No. 1,  June 2025 (In Progress)

Table of Contents

Articles

Assessing the Implication of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Ghanaian Women and Youth Entrepreneurs
Divine Kwaku Kutortse
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