Aims & Scope

The Journal of Third World Economics (JTWE) seeks to publish rigorous, innovative research on the economies of developing nations, covering themes such as:

Development Economics

Growth theories, poverty alleviation, inequality, and human development indicators.

International Trade & Finance

South-South cooperation, trade policies, foreign debt, and IMF/World Bank interventions.

Industrialization & Labor

Informal economies, employment trends, and technological adoption in low-income contexts.

Resource Economics

Management of natural resources (oil, minerals, agriculture), "resource curse" dynamics, and sustainability.

Political Economy

State-market relations, corruption, governance, and the impact of colonialism/neocolonialism.

Climate & Development

Green growth, climate finance, and the economics of adaptation in vulnerable regions.

Gender & Social Economics

Intersections of class, gender, and ethnicity in economic systems.

JTWE welcomes interdisciplinary approaches, including critiques of mainstream economic paradigms and alternative frameworks (e.g., dependency theory, postcolonial economics). The journal prioritizes studies with actionable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and grassroots movements advocating for systemic change.