Applied Economics

Editors for this special issue: Ilias Filippou (Florida State University) and Mark P. Taylor (Washington University)

Submissions of high-quality research are invited for a special issue of Applied Economics focusing on recent advances in the applied economics of foreign exchange (FX) markets. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• The international role of the dollar
• Exchange rates and macrofinancial stability
• Currency risk premia and their determinants
• Exchange rates and monetary policy transmission
• Deviations from covered interest rate parity and international capital market frictions
• Sudden stops and exchange rates
• Real exchange rate behaviour and deviations from purchasing power parity
• Exchange rate forecasting
• The influence of technical analysis on the FX market
• Emerging markets FX rate behaviour

We look forward to receiving submissions that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this critical area. Applied Economics is a peer-reviewed journal encouraging the application of economic analysis and particularly fosters quantitative and empirical studies, the results of which are of use in the practical and policy fields. Submissions should therefore report research that is empirical and quantitatively rigorous.

Authors should submit online via the Submission Portal and select "Research Article". On the second page of the submission questionnaire, answer the question "are you submitting your paper for a specific special issue or article collection? (This is typically in response to a Call For Papers, Editor request, or direct invitation)" "Yes", and select the correct special issue title from the dropdown menu.

We welcome submissions of original, unpublished manuscripts that address topics pertinent to the special issue. Each submission will undergo rigorous evaluation by a minimum of two reviewers, focusing on its relevance, significance of contribution, technical quality, scholarly merit, and clarity of presentation.

Applied Economics adheres to a strict policy ensuring that no submitted work, or substantially similar work, is concurrently under review or published elsewhere. This ensures fairness and integrity throughout the review process.

Submission deadline: June 30 2024

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