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Call for Papers – ECONOMICUS 24 issue 1

Sustainability and Green Practices in Business

Submission deadline (full papers): 3 May 2025

The faculty of Economics, Business and Management is pleased to invite submissions for our upcoming journal issue focused on “Sustainability and Green Practices in Business”.
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, the integration of sustainable and green practices in business operations has become not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity. While many companies recognize the importance of sustainability for long-term success, they continue to face a range of complex challenges when attempting to implement environmentally responsible practices.

 
One of the primary challenges is the cost of transition. Shifting from traditional models to sustainable alternatives often requires significant upfront investment in green technologies, renewable energy, sustainable sourcing, and eco-friendly infrastructure. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these costs can be particularly burdensome and may hinder their ability to compete. Another major challenge is the lack of clear and consistent regulatory frameworks. While there is increasing pressure from governments and international bodies to adopt greener practices, many businesses operate in regions where environmental regulations are inconsistent or poorly enforced. This uncertainty makes long-term planning and investment in sustainability initiatives more difficult.


Supply chain sustainability also poses a significant hurdle. Businesses are expected to ensure that their entire supply chains — from raw material extraction to product delivery — adhere to environmental and social standards. However, tracking and verifying sustainability across complex, global supply chains is both technically and logistically challenging.


Moreover, companies face increasing demands from consumers and stakeholders for transparency and accountability. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become a key component of business strategy, but many organizations struggle with collecting reliable data and reporting it in a meaningful way. Greenwashing — the practice of conveying a false impression of environmental responsibility — has also become a growing concern, damaging trust and credibility.


Finally, cultural and organizational change within companies can be slow. Embedding sustainability into a company’s core values and day-to-day decision-making requires a shift in mindset at all levels of the organization, from leadership to frontline employees.


Despite these challenges, businesses that successfully implement sustainable and green practices can achieve significant benefits, including improved brand reputation, increased operational efficiency, and long-term profitability. Addressing these issues requires collaboration between governments, industries, and consumers, as well as innovative thinking and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.


We invite theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Sustainability and Green Practices in Business.
• Sustainable supply chain management
• Sustainable business models and their impact on the circular economy
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and impact reporting
• Redesign logistics and operations to reduce emissions, such as by optimizing transportation routes, switching to greener energy sources, or reducing packaging waste.
• Cultural and organizational change within companies. Old behaviours and new models
• Fiscal incentives in sustainable business
• Environmental awareness and education, at the leadership level and among consumers. Additional cost or a strategic investment?
• How to reach a sustainable economic model through a close cooperation between the private sector, the government, and civil society.
• Innovation and sustainable development: How can they be connected and remain competitive compared with existing technologies?
• The connection between employment and new sustainable practices in production and transportation.

Submission: To be considered for publication in this Issue, full manuscripts (max. 10,000 words) must be submitted by 3 May 2025. The manuscripts should be written in English and submitted through https://uet.edu.al/economicus/submit-a-manuscript/, where you can find the submission guidelines and manuscript template.

Call for Papers – ECONOMICUS 23 issue 2

Macroeconomic Policy Management in the context of EU integration

Submission deadline (full papers): 15 October 2024

The faculty of Economics, Business and Management is pleased to invite submissions for our upcoming journal issue focused on “Macroeconomic Policy Management in the Context of EU Integration.” The issue of Macroeconomic Policy Management in the Context of EU Integration revolves around the challenges and opportunities that European Union (EU) member states and candidate countries face as they align their economic policies within the broader framework of EU integration. This process involves coordinating fiscal and monetary policies to ensure stability and growth while adhering to EU rules and regulations.

Key challenges include achieving economic convergence among diverse economies, managing the implications of EU fiscal rules on national budgets, and responding to economic crises within a unified economic area. The European Central Bank plays a crucial role in guiding monetary policy across the Eurozone, but the varying economic conditions across member states make this task complex.

By examining both theoretical perspectives and empirical case studies, this call for papers aims to contribute to the development of effective macroeconomic strategies that align with the goals of EU integration while addressing the unique circumstances of individual countries. Ultimately, the objective is to foster a deeper dialogue on the future of macroeconomic policy within the EU and to identify pathways for more robust and resilient economic governance in an increasingly interconnected European landscape. We invite theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

The impact of EU integration on fiscal and monetary policy coordination.

  • Challenges of macroeconomic stability in the context of EU enlargement.
  • The role of the European Central Bank in managing monetary policies across diverse economies. Structural reforms and their macroeconomic implications within the EU framework. The convergence of macroeconomic indicators among EU member states. The influence of EU fiscal rules on national budgetary policies.
  • Economic governance in the EU: successes, failures, and lessons learned.
  • Policy responses to economic crises in the context of EU integration.
  • Trade policies and their macroeconomic effects in the EU.
  • The future of macroeconomic policy in an evolving European Union.

Submission: To be considered for publication in this Issue, full manuscripts (max. 10,000 words) must be submitted by 15 October 2024. The manuscripts should be written in English and submitted through https://uet.edu.al/economicus/submit-a-manuscript/, where you can find the submission guidelines and manuscript template.