About the Journal

The Akkad Journal of Contemporary Economic Studies is a quarterly, open access, peer-reviewed journal published by Akkad Center for economic and financial Studies. It publishes high-quality research and commentary on worldwide economic trends, seeking a proper balance between economic theory and practice at the micro and macro levels.

Journal Scope

The journal Especially welcome are articles that examine economic issues involving individual countries, developing trade blocs, and emerging trading blocs. Contributors are encouraged to address the practical implications of their research for policymakers and business economists. Contributions that are easy to understand cut through the jargon of economics to help advance current understanding and generate new ideas. A preference is given to studies such as Monterey and Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Finance. The journal also accepts articles in the following areas:
• Energy economy
• Islamic economy
• Sustainable development
• Poverty alleviation
• Financial policy
• Stock markets
• Global energy markets
• Digital economy
• Circular economy
.

Editorial Team
• Editor in Cheif
o Professor Hasan Latif Kadhim
Department of Economics, The University of Kufa, Iraq
Hasan.latef@acefs.org
• Editorial Assistant
o Dr Ahmed Jassim Alyasiri
Department of Economics, The University of Kufa, Iraq
ahmedj.alyaseri@acefs.org
• Editorial Advisory Board
o Dr. Kamel Allawi Al-Fatlawy
Department of Economics, The University of Kufa, Iraq
kamela.kadhim@uokufa.edu.iq

Dr Abdulhussein Jalil Alghaliby
Department of Economics, The University of Kufa, Iraq
abdulh.jalil@uokufa.edu.iq

o Dr Falah Hasan Thwaini
Department of Economics, University of Alumstansiyria, Iraq
ahmedj.alyaseri@acefs.org

o Dr yahya Hmood Hassan
Department of Economics, The University of Basra, Iraq
yahya.hassan@uobasrah.edu.iq

o Dr Abdul Rahman Najm Al Mashhadani
Department of Economics, Aliraqia University, Iraq

o Dr Sameer Fakhri Neamah
Department of Economics, Nawroz University, Iraq
Samir.nama@nawroz.edu.krd