About the Journal

APEX: Asian Perspectives on Economic Transformation is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality theoretical and empirical research in economics, with a strong emphasis on transformation processes within the Asian context and beyond.

Reflecting its name, APEX represents the “peak” of scholarly contribution—serving as a platform for rigorous economic analysis, innovative frameworks, and policy-relevant insights that advance the frontier of economic thought. The journal seeks to bridge theory and practice by promoting research that not only explains economic phenomena but also offers actionable implications for policy and development.

APEX prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate:

  • Strong theoretical grounding and conceptual clarity
  • Robust empirical analysis using appropriate methodologies
  • Clear contribution to economic literature
  • Policy relevance, particularly in emerging and developing economies
  • Comparative or regional perspectives, especially in Asia

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economics with technology, governance, sustainability, and behavioral insights.

APEX publishes research in, but not limited to:

1. Digital & Innovation Economy

Fintech, e-commerce, artificial intelligence in economics, digital MSMEs, platform economy

2. Macroeconomic Policy

Fiscal and monetary policy, inflation dynamics, economic growth, crisis resilience

3. Trade & Development

Global value chains, regional integration, trade policy, development economics

4. Sustainable Economics

Green finance, ESG, energy transition, circular economy, sustainable development

5. Behavioral & Institutional Economics

Economic behavior, governance, public policy, institutional quality

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Articles Research May 2026
Published: 2026-04-27

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