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.