Call for Applications Editorship of the Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy
The AAEA Executive Board invites applications for one Submitted Article Editor for Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy (AEPP) to serve from 2026 through 2029. The editor will manage submitted manuscripts containing original research results addressing real-world problems with sound research approaches and/or have strong policy relevance within the subject matter of the journal. The degree to which the candidate’s expertise complements that of the continuing editors will be considered in the selection process. AAEA is particularly interested in candidates who will bring ideas and innovations to help AEPP further its mission.
Submitted articles will meet the normal standards for scholarly publication but should also be accessible to the broader audience of agricultural and applied economists working outside academia. Submitted articles should emphasize one or more of the following: (a) practical implications for public policy; (b) clarification of research implications to maximize accessibility and cross-fertilization across specific areas of research; (c) empirical comparison of competing theories, explanations, and approaches that can refine future research; and (d) development of fruitful directions for future research. Additional information about AEPP, its policies, and mission is available at www.aaea.org/publications/aepp.
The editor will work with an editorial team comprised of two other Submitted Article Editors and the Managing Editor to administer the manuscript review process. The Submitted Article Editors are responsible for day-to-day tasks related to submitted articles, assist with the development of the special issues, and revise editorial policy. The AEPP editorial process employs an online submission systems for manuscripts and exchanges between editors and reviewers. The system tracks manuscripts through submission, review, and editorial decisions. Authors can also query this system for e-mail reports on the status in the editorial process of a submitted manuscript. The editors also oversee the work of Wiley in preparing accepted articles for publication.
The new editor should be prepared to begin on January 1, 2026. There may be some training and coordination work starting prior to the start date. Applications should include (1) a statement of editorial philosophy and ideas for furthering the journal’s goals, (2) an indication of the candidate’s principal areas of expertise to support the AEPP’s mission, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) a statement of administrative and financial support to be provided by the host institution. AAEA provides financial assistance to defray some portion of the editor’s time and most expenses. Applications should be sent electronically as one PDF-file to Allison Ware, the Senior Communications & Membership Manager, at aware@aaea.org by April 1, 2025. Decisions will be made by the AAEA Board by June 2025. Third-party nominations of potentially interested candidates who can then be solicited for their materials are also welcome.