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Questions about Ecological Economics (journal)

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When was the journal Ecological Economics founded?

Ecological Economics was established in 1989. Robert Costanza served as its founding editor-in-chief.

Who publishes the journal Ecological Economics?

The journal is published by Elsevier on behalf of the International Society for Ecological Economics.

Who are the current editors-in-chief of Ecological Economics?

The current editors-in-chief are Begum Özkaynak of Bogazici University and Stefan Baumgärtner of the University of Freiburg.

What topics does the journal Ecological Economics cover?

The journal covers research on the interfaces between ecosystems and the economy, described in its own language as the interplay between nature's household and humanity's household. It integrates insights from natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

What does transdisciplinary mean in the context of Ecological Economics journal?

The journal describes itself as transdisciplinary in spirit, meaning it seeks to extend and integrate understanding across natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities rather than simply drawing on several disciplines separately.

Does Ecological Economics journal accept heterodox economics research?

Yes. The journal explicitly welcomes contributions from both neoclassical and a broad variety of heterodox approaches. The journal notes that this has given rise to lively discussions among the membership over the years.