About the Journal

The Asian Journal of Research in Economics and Finance (AJREF) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in economics, finance, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and practitioners to publish high-quality scholarly work that contributes to theoretical development and practical applications across global and regional economic systems.
AJREF publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, conceptual papers, and short communications.

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Aim

The aim of AJREF is to:

• Promote high-quality research and innovation in economics and finance.

• Provide a reliable scholarly platform for researchers across Asia and worldwide.

• Encourage interdisciplinary research addressing emerging global economic and financial challenges.

• Support evidence-based policymaking through rigorous academic contributions.

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Scope

The journal welcomes submissions from a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:

Economics

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

• Development Economics

• International Economics and Trade

• Public Policy and Public Finance

• Environmental and Resource Economics

• Agricultural and Rural Economics

• Labor Economics and Migration Studies

• Health and Education Economics

• Econometrics and Quantitative Modelling

Finance

• Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

• Banking and Financial Institutions

• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

• Financial Technology (FinTech)

• Financial Risk Management

• Islamic Banking and Finance

• Monetary Economics

• Behavioral Finance

• Insurance and Actuarial Studies

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas

• Digital Economy and E-commerce

• Sustainable Finance and ESG

• Financial Inclusion and Microfinance

• Global Supply Chains and Economic Integration

• Economic Impacts of Climate Change

• AI, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning in Finance and Economics