About the Journal
The Revista Latinoamericana de Desarrollo Económico – Latin American Journal of Economic Development (LAJED) was first presented in September 2003 by the Institute for Socio-Economic Research of the Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”, as an initiative of a group of experts concerned with disseminating relevant research and information to support public policy and the academic community.
LAJED publishes two issues per year, in May and November. It may also publish special issues when academic relevance, information needs, or the analysis of national or regional developments so justify.
MISSION
The journal’s mission is to promote and disseminate research that contributes to understanding the economic and social reality of Bolivia and the Latin American region, with the aim of fostering academic and civil-society debate and providing relevant technical criteria for public policy formulation. It is intended for academics, researchers, policymakers, and civil society.
VISION
LAJED’s vision is to consolidate itself as a reference journal in Economics within the academic and scientific community of Bolivia and Latin America, promoting high-quality research, academic integrity, open access, and international editorial standards.
Published works are original and meet standards of academic and scientific rigor, covering a broad range of socioeconomic topics. Articles are mainly theoretical and applied in nature, focusing on structural and short-term issues in Latin America and the world.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Social and economic development.
- Social justice, inequality, and poverty.
- Macroeconomics and microeconomics.
- Public policy and institutions.
- Environmental analysis, sustainable development, and energy.
- Food security and food sovereignty.
- International relations and trade.
- History and economic thought.
- Social cohesion and inclusive growth.
- Economics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive microfinance.
IDENTIFICATION AND VISIBILITY
LAJED has registered ISSNs. Manuscripts and articles use the Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) classification to identify their subject areas. The journal assigns DOI identifiers to its articles and registers bibliographic metadata with Crossref through its OJS platform.
- Electronic ISSN: 2309-9038
- Print ISSN: 2074-4706
FUNDING
LAJED currently receives institutional support from the Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”. The journal may also receive financial support or cooperation from other institutions for the development of its editorial activities, according to the arrangements and agreements established in each period. Funding sources do not intervene in editorial decisions, which are made independently and on the basis of academic and editorial criteria.
For specific information on open access, licensing, and indexing, see: Open Access and Indexing and Visibility.
