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About the Journal / Focus & Scope

Journal of Life Economics (J. Life Econ.) International Double-Blind Open Access Bilingual (EN/TR)
E-ISSN:
2148-4139
DOI Prefix:
10.15637
Publication Frequency:
Continuous Publication
Founded:
2014

Focus & Scope

Journal of Life Economics (J. Life Econ.) is a prominent international, open-access academic platform employing rigorous double-anonymised peer review to explore the intricate intersections of economics and human well-being.

J. Life Econ. approaches economics through the lens of human experience—drawing insights from sociology, psychology, public policy, and health sciences—while adhering to the highest ethical standards (COPE). The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical contributions in English and Turkish with a view to global impact.

Its primary aim is to inform researchers, policymakers, and practitioners by illuminating the links between economics and everyday life—centring on quality of life, happiness, health, education, digitalisation, and social justice.

Thematic Areas

Aligned with its human-centric approach, J. Life Econ. organises themes beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries, focusing on the interconnected dynamics of life:

1. Individual Well-Being and Behavioural Dynamics
  • Quality of Life, Happiness Economics, and Subjective Well-Being
  • Behavioural Economics, Decision-Making, and Cognitive Biases
  • Consumer Behaviour, Financial Literacy, and Individual Preferences
2. Household, Work Life, and Human Capital
  • Household Finance, Debt, and Economic Resilience
  • Quality of Work Life, Work-Life Balance, and the Gig Economy
  • Economics of Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning
  • Family Economics and Gender Dynamics
3. Social Justice, Health, and Public Policies
  • Income Distribution, Poverty, and Social Inclusion
  • Health Economics, Health Policies, and Life Expectancy
  • Social Capital, Trust, Economics of Crime, and Cohesion
  • Impacts of Public Policies on Individual and Societal Well-Being
4. Demographic Transformation and Sustainable Living
  • Economics of Ageing, Retirement, and Intergenerational Equity
  • Digitalisation's Impacts on Human Life and Future Society
  • Environmental Quality, Sustainable Development, and Well-Being

Short Info

J. Life Econ. is an international, double-anonymised, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on economics and human well-being; it fully adheres to COPE ethics and is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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