The Journal has a tradition of publishing a blend of theory and evidence.
Theoretical discussion is welcomed.
It should include sufficient explanation to convey the robustness and potential empirical relevance of the material to the general reader who wants to decide whether to follow the analysis. Empirical analysis, and especially econometric analysis, should include an explanation of the data sources used, of the methods applied and of the theoretical or conceptual of the study. The Journal has a particular tradition of case studies of firms and industries, which the Editors actively wish to continue. Contributors of case studies of firms, markets, or related organisations should illustrate the behaviour that can be explained by recognized economic principles, as well as the puzzles that arise when those principles do not seem to govern behaviour. The Editors are ready to publish shorter notes, which report significant new data or empirical results, or are short comments on subjects which have featured in previous issues of the Journal .