Aims and Scope

Pacific Economic Review (PER) is published by Blackwell Publishing Co. since 1996. PER publishes high quality articles in all areas of economics, both the theoretical and empirical, and welcomes in particular analyses of economics issues in Asia Pacific area. Published five times a year from 2007, the journal is of interest to academic, government and corporate economists. The Pacific Economic Review is the official publication of the Hong Kong Economic Association and has a strong editorial team and international board of editors. The October issue, edited and published with sponsorship from National Taiwan University, focuses on economic policies, particularly those related to Taiwan economy, China economy, and cross-strait relations. Both theoretical and empirical research papers are welcome. The December issue, edited and published with sponsorship from Nihon University Graduate School of Business, focuses on Asia Pacific Business and Economic research. This issue publishes research findings mainly on policy and business applications, including theoretical and empirical studies, particularly those related to Japan. All issues of the PER maintain the same high standards of quality. The Pacific Economic Review is a double-blind refereed journal.