The Journal of Monetary and Financial Economics aims to publish innovative and high-quality scholarly research in the fields of monetary and financial economics, contribute to the development of theoretical foundations and methodological approaches in economics, and promote empirical and applied research in these areas. The journal seeks to provide an academic platform for the exchange of research findings, the analysis of economic issues and challenges, and the development of evidence-based solutions to improve economic policymaking and decision-making.
With particular emphasis on the economic issues and developments of Iran and their interconnections with regional and international economies, the journal welcomes original research based on sound scientific methodologies in monetary economics, financial economics, monetary and fiscal policymaking, exchange rate systems, financial markets, and capital markets.
The journal's vision is to become a reputable and influential scholarly publication in monetary and financial economics, contributing to the advancement of research quality and innovation, strengthening national and international academic collaboration, expanding economic knowledge, and improving economic policymaking through the dissemination of high-quality and policy-relevant research.
The journal's areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monetary Economics and Monetary Policy: Monetary theories, money supply and demand, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy transmission mechanisms, central bank independence, and banking systems.
Financial Economics and Fiscal Policy: Government fiscal policies, public finance, public debt, budget deficits, monetary-fiscal policy interactions, and macroeconomic stability.
Exchange Rate Economics and International Economics: Exchange rate policies, exchange rates, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate regimes, capital flows, balance of payments, and developments in international economics, with particular emphasis on Iran and the region.
Financial and Capital Markets: Money markets, capital markets, stock exchanges, financial instruments, securities, financial institutions, and financial market development.
Banking and Financial Systems: Banking, bank credit, financial systems and financing, Islamic banking, banking supervision, and financial regulation.
Financial Stability and Risk Management: Financial crises, systemic risks, financial system stability, risk management, and financial vulnerabilities.
Macroeconomics and Financial Econometrics: Macroeconomic modeling, econometric analysis, forecasting of monetary and financial variables, and quantitative methods in economic research.
Financial Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Financial technology (FinTech), digital currencies, digital banking, innovation in financial instruments and services, and technological developments in monetary and financial systems.
The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical and empirical studies, applied research, and policy analyses grounded in rigorous scientific methodologies. Submitted manuscripts are expected to demonstrate scholarly originality, a clear connection to the journal's subject areas, and a meaningful contribution to the advancement of knowledge in monetary and financial economics.
