The Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research publishes research at the meeting point of business practice and economic analysis. Our scope spans applied and managerial economics, business strategy and market behaviour, industrial organisation, international trade, and the entrepreneurship through which firms enter and reshape markets.

We are interested in studies that use economic theory and quantitative methods to explain how firms, consumers, and institutions behave, and how policy affects them. Contributions on labour markets, development, competition, and firm performance are all welcome, as is rigorous econometric work applied to questions of genuine managerial or policy significance.

Each manuscript is reviewed for the soundness of its methods, the credibility of its evidence, and the importance of its contribution to business and economic understanding. Through open access the journal aims to connect researchers, managers, and policymakers, supporting decisions in firms and governments with reliable, well-argued economic evidence drawn from diverse markets and economies.

Contributions may take the form of empirical studies, theoretical and analytical papers, case studies, or focused reviews drawing on diverse economies and markets. We value rigorous identification and conclusions that matter for managers or policymakers. Made freely available on publication, the journal connects economists, business researchers, and decision-makers, supporting choices in firms and governments with evidence that is both methodologically sound and practically useful.

Topics Covered

• Applied & Managerial Economics
• Business Strategy & Markets
• Microeconomics & Industrial Organization
• International Trade & Development
• Entrepreneurship & Firms
• Labour & Market Analysis
• Econometric Applications
• Economic Policy