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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Public Policy (JPP) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that apply social science theories and concepts to significant political, economic and social issues and to the ways in which public policies are made. Methodology and concepts should be instrumental in achieving analytic purposes, and concepts and theories should be grounded in an awareness of government.
JPP often publishes articles that cut across disciplines, such as environmental issues, international political economy, regulatory policy and European Union processes. Every article is intended to be relevant across national boundaries, dealing with problems common in many societies. Articles that make explicit comparisons across nations are particularly welcome.
Types of Article
The journal accepts the following types of article:
- Research Article*
- Review*
- Field Essay*
* All or part of the publication costs for these article types may be covered by one of the agreements Cambridge University Press has made to support open access. For authors not covered by an agreement, and without APC funding, please see this journal's open access options for instructions on how to request an APC waiver.
Peer Review Process
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