Focus and Scope

Focus

Economic Sustainability Horizon (ESH) is an academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and critical discourse on the evolving relationship between economic development and sustainability. The journal provides a platform for theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented studies that explore how economic systems, institutions, businesses, and financial markets can contribute to sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and long-term development.

ESH focuses on contemporary economic challenges and transformations associated with sustainability, environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and responsible governance. The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and innovative research addressing the transition toward sustainable economic systems in response to global environmental, social, and developmental challenges.

The journal particularly welcomes research that examines sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green economy, sustainable finance, climate-related economic issues, and economic transformation at national, regional, and global levels.

Scope

Economic Sustainability Horizon (ESH) welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and policy-oriented studies covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Sustainability and Economic Development

  • Sustainable economic development
  • Inclusive and equitable growth
  • Economic resilience and long-term development
  • Sustainable consumption and production
  • Sustainable development policies and strategies

2. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

  • ESG integration and performance
  • Corporate sustainability and responsibility
  • ESG reporting and disclosure
  • Sustainable corporate governance
  • Social responsibility and business ethics
  • ESG investment and decision-making

3. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Economic dimensions of the SDGs
  • SDG implementation and evaluation
  • SDG indicators and measurement
  • Financing for sustainable development
  • Public and private sector contributions to the SDGs
  • SDG policy and governance

4. Green Economy and Environmental Economics

  • Green economy and green growth
  • Circular economy
  • Climate change and economic development
  • Carbon markets and carbon pricing
  • Natural resource economics
  • Renewable energy and energy transition
  • Environmental policy and regulation

5. Sustainable Finance and Investment

  • Green finance
  • Sustainable and responsible investment
  • ESG investing
  • Climate finance
  • Green bonds and sustainable financial instruments
  • Financial institutions and sustainability
  • Financial inclusion and sustainable development

6. Economic Transformation and Innovation

  • Economic transformation toward sustainability
  • Digital transformation and sustainable development
  • Technological innovation and green innovation
  • Sustainable industrial transformation
  • Industry transition and future economies
  • Innovation-driven sustainable growth

7. Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Sustainable business models
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Circular business models
  • Corporate sustainability strategies
  • Small and medium enterprises in sustainable transformation

8. Global and Regional Economic Sustainability

  • International trade and sustainability
  • Global value chains and sustainable production
  • Foreign direct investment and sustainable development
  • Regional economic transformation
  • Global economic governance
  • International cooperation for sustainable development

The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary, comparative, cross-country, and policy-oriented research that provides theoretical advancement, empirical evidence, and practical insights into the transition toward more sustainable and resilient economic systems.