About this journal

The Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies ( JCEBS) is dedicated to publishing original research that addresses key aspects of sustainable development, with a particular focus on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our multidisciplinary approach spans economics, finance and business, with an emphasis on research that contributes to our understanding of global challenges such as climate change, the integration of big data and financial technology into economic systems, and the promotion of equality and diversity. We particularly value research that provides insights into the dynamics of financial development, economic growth, and the role of inclusive institutions in promoting sustainable and equitable development.

Although the journal has historically published content focused on and around China, we welcome submissions that extend beyond China and the journal provides a platform for research that has implications for developing and developed economies alike. We seek articles that not only align with the broader SDGs, but also contribute to the discourse on how economic policies and business practices can be aligned with sustainable development goals.

JCEBS is committed to a rigorous, double-anonymised peer-review process that ensures the publication of high-quality full papers, short research letters and review articles. 

JCEBS serves as an academic forum for researchers and practitioners to explore and disseminate findings that have the potential to inform policy and practice, and advance the agenda for a sustainable future.

Examples of topics include but are not limited to:

• Eradicate poverty (SDG 1): What are the empirical impacts of targeted poverty reduction programmes on household income in developing countries?
• Zero Hunger (SDG 2): How do agricultural policy reforms in developing countries affect food security and nutrition levels?
• Good health and well-being (SDG 3): What is the relationship between health financing mechanisms and health outcomes in low-income countries?
• Quality education (SDG 4): How does investment in education affect labour market outcomes and economic mobility in emerging economies?
• Gender equality (SDG 5): What is the impact of gender-responsive economic policies on women's labour market participation in developing countries?
• Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6): What are the economic benefits of investing in water and sanitation infrastructure in urban and rural areas of developing countries?
• Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7): How do subsidies for renewable energy affect energy access and economic development in under-electrified regions?
• Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8): What are the determinants of sustainable and inclusive economic growth in post-conflict societies?
• Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9): How does the development of digital infrastructure affect economic growth and innovation in low-income countries?
• Reducing inequalities (SDG 10): What is the impact of fiscal redistribution policies on income inequality in emerging economies?
• Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11): How does urban planning affect economic opportunities and quality of life in rapidly growing cities?
• Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12): What are the economic impacts of implementing circular economy principles in industrial sectors?
• Climate action (SDG 13): What is the cost-effectiveness of different climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in vulnerable economies?
• Life below water (SDG 14): How do economic incentives for sustainable fisheries affect livelihoods and marine biodiversity?
• Life on land (SDG 15): What are the economic impacts of land degradation on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods?
• Peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16): How does the strengthening of political and legal institutions affect economic development and foreign investment in transition economies?
• Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): What is the role of international trade agreements in facilitating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries?

Peer Review Policy:
All research articles in this journal have undergone editorial screening and double anonymized peer review.

Editor-in-Chief:

Wenxuan Hou MAE
University of Edinburgh
Business School
29 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
United Kingdom

Co-Editors:
Yizhe Dong - University of Edinburgh, UK
Jiandong Chen - Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
Xiaobing Wang - University of Manchester, UK
Yuan Li - Shandong University, China
Ali Kutan - Southern Illinois University, USA
Alessandra Guariglia - University of Birmingham, UK
Douglas Cumming - Florida Atlantic University, USA

Managing Editor:
Senmao Xia - Coventry University, UK

Editorial Assistant:
Qianhui Tu - Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, China

Associate Editors:
Yuning Gao - Tsinghua University, China
Jing Zhang - University of Nottingham, UK
Jian Chen - University of Nottingham, UK
Yukun Shi - University of Glasgow, UK
Yi Cao - University of Edinburgh, UK
Martin Kahanec - Central European University, Austria
Jaifu An - University of Aberdeen, UK
Hisham Farag - University of Birmingham, UK
Saeed Akbar - The University of Bradford School of Management, UK
Bing Xu - Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Sofia Johan - Florida Atlantic University, USA
Ding Li - Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Collins Ntim - University of Southampton, UK
Maggie Xiaoqing Fu - University of Macau, Macau
Sai Ding - University of Glasgow, UK

Editorial Advisory Board:
Prof. Xiaolan Fu - University of Oxford, UK ( Chair of Editorial Advisory Board)
Chris Adcock – University of Sheffield, UK
Jonathan Batten – RMIT University, Australia
Peter J Buckley - Leeds University, UK
Iftekhar Hasan – Fordham University, USA
John Knight - University of Oxford, USA
Chen Lin - University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Justin Lin - Peking University, China
Xiaming Liu - University of London, UK
Brian Lucey – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Dwight Perkins - Havard University, USA
Dani Rodrik – Princeton University, USA
Jeffrey Sachs - Columbia University, USA
Jason Xiao – University of Macau, China
Yongding Yu - CASS, China
Klaus Zimmermann - Bonn University, Germany

Editorial Board Members:
Andrew Tylecote - University of Sheffield, UK
Ding Lu – Fudan University, China
Eric Girardin - Aix-Marseille University, France
Fang Lee Cooke - RMIT University, Australia
Harry X. Wu - Hitotsubashi University, Japan
Hengyuan Zhu - Tsinghua University, China
Hong Bo - University of London, UK
Jian Chen - University of Nottingham, UK
Jin Chen – Tsinghua University, China
Jin Zhang – Cambridge University, UK
Jing Zhang – Nottingham University, UK
Jun Li – Essex University, UK
Laixiang Sun - University of Maryland, USA
Mammo Muchie – Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Mark Schaffer - Heriot-Watt University, UK
Paulo Negreiros Figueiredo – Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration, Brazil
Pei Sun - Fudan University, China
Peter Li Ping - Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Philipp Böing - ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, Germany
Pierre Mohnen - Maastricht University, UNU-MERTI, The Netherlands
Ping Lin – Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Poh Kam Wong - National University of Singapore, Singapore
Robin Sickles – Rice University, USA
Sheng Yu – Australian National University, Australia
Shi Li - Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China
Shujie Yao - University of Nottingham, UK
Xiaobo Zhang – Peking University and IFPRI, China and USA
Xiaohui Liu - Loughborough University, UK
Xinzhong Xu - Sun Yat Sen University, China
Yanrui Wu – University of West Australia, Australia
Yingqi Wei - University of York, UK
Yu Xiong – University of East Anglia, UK
Yuan Li - University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Yue Ma - City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Yundan Gong – Kings College London, UK
Zhichao Zhang - University of Durham, UK
Zhongmin Wu- Nottingham Trent University, UK
Yun Zhang- Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, China

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