Aims and Scope
The PDR publishes original, peer-reviewed research to deepen the understanding of development processes and economic policy. The journal welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions that address critical economic questions and issues and offer policy-relevant insights for researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners.
In addition to providing a platform for research focused on Pakistan’s economy, the PDR is also a conduit for research on broader issues relevant to developing countries. The journal encourages interdisciplinary work that is at the intersection of economics and social, institutional, and environmental issues.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Development economics
- Political economy
- Public finance and fiscal policy
- International trade and regional integration
- Environment, climate change, and natural resources
- Innovation and technology
- Health and education
- Gender and social inclusion
- Labor markets and migration
- Agricultural and rural development
- Monetary and financial systems
- Cities, urbanization, and infrastructure
- Institutions and governance
- Digital economy and financial inclusion
- Poverty, inequality, and social protection
- Industrial organization
