This journal is devoted to promoting scholarly work that uses evolutionary approaches to examine social, political and economic change, and path-dependent, cumulative and multi-faceted drivers of institutions and institutional change. The journal also welcomes scientific papers that use empirical evidence to analytically examine political economy theory. Institutions and Economies is published four times a year by the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. Besides stand alone articles, the journal publishes book reviews. Only original articles that are not under consideration by other publishers are welcome. Special issues are also welcome but interested special issue editors must submit a proposal to the Chief Editor for consideration.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Q3
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)Q4
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Scopus Categories
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Islamic Finance and Banking StudiesGlobal trade and economicsEconomic Growth and DevelopmentInternational Business and FDIEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthMicrofinance and Financial InclusionFiscal Policy and Economic GrowthInternational Development and AidCorporate Finance and GovernanceGlobal Financial Crisis and Policies