Aims & Scope

Aim:

Energy Economics and Sustainable Finance (EESF) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of the complex interactions between energy systems, economic development, and sustainable finance. The journal provides a platform for rigorous theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research that addresses the pressing challenges of energy transition, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development in the context of global economic transformation.

EESF welcomes contributions from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including economics, finance, environmental science, public policy, and management. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality research that offers novel insights, methodological innovations, and practical implications for policymakers, industry practitioners, and academic researchers worldwide. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The primary aim of EESF is to foster interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between energy economics and sustainable finance, contributing to the global transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable economy. The journal seeks to:

  • Advance theoretical and empirical understanding of energy markets, energy policy, and their economic implications
  • Explore the role of financial markets, instruments, and institutions in facilitating sustainable development and energy transition
  • Investigate the economic dimensions of climate change, including mitigation strategies, adaptation measures, and resilience building
  • Analyze the effectiveness of policy interventions and regulatory frameworks in promoting sustainable energy systems
  • Examine the distributional impacts of energy and climate policies across different regions, sectors, and socioeconomic groups
  • Promote methodological innovations in energy and environmental economics, as well as sustainable finance research
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and policymakers to support evidence-based decision-making

Scope:

1. Energy Economics

Energy Markets and Pricing

  • Oil, gas, and coal market dynamics and price formation
  • Electricity market design, competition, and regulation
  • Renewable energy market development and integration
  • Energy derivatives, risk management, and hedging strategies
  • International energy trade and geopolitics

Energy Policy and Regulation

  • Energy subsidy reform and welfare implications
  • Carbon pricing mechanisms (carbon taxes, emissions trading systems)
  • Renewable energy support policies and their effectiveness
  • Energy security and strategic reserves
  • Energy efficiency policies and demand-side management

Energy and Economic Development

  • Energy consumption and economic growth nexus
  • Energy poverty and access in developing countries
  • Industrial energy use and productivity
  • Transportation energy demand and urban planning
  • Regional disparities in energy development

2. Sustainable Finance

Green Finance and Investment

  • Green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, and climate finance instruments
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing
  • Impact investing and blended finance mechanisms
  • Green banking and sustainable lending practices
  • Climate risk assessment and disclosure frameworks (TCFD, ISSB)

Financial Markets and Climate Risk

  • Physical and transition risk pricing in financial markets
  • Stranded assets and carbon bubble risks
  • Climate stress testing and scenario analysis
  • Sustainable portfolio optimization and asset pricing
  • Fintech applications in sustainable finance

Corporate Finance and Sustainability

  • Corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure
  • Green innovation and clean technology investment
  • Sustainable supply chain finance
  • Shareholder engagement and stewardship
  • Sustainable mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

3. Climate Economics

Climate Policy and Economics

  • Economics of climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Integrated assessment models and cost-benefit analysis
  • Social cost of carbon and discount rate debates
  • International climate agreements and cooperation mechanisms
  • Just transition and distributional impacts of climate policies

Low-Carbon Transition

  • Decarbonization pathways and sectoral transitions
  • Circular economy and resource efficiency
  • Net-zero targets and carbon neutrality strategies
  • Technological innovation in clean energy and carbon removal
  • Behavioral economics of sustainable consumption

4. Digital Transformation and Sustainability

  • Digital technologies for energy efficiency and smart grids
  • Blockchain applications in carbon markets and supply chain transparency
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy forecasting
  • Digital finance platforms for sustainable development
  • Data-driven approaches to sustainability measurement and reporting