Changes to Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues

Starting in December 2025, Economic Policy will undergo substantial changes. It will be published online only (commencing with issue 125, scheduled for publication in 2026) and it will adopt a renewed editorial model, designed to make it an influential source of ideas with the potential to shape policy decisions.

Our mission is to provide timely, authoritative, and accessible analyses of the most pressing economic policy challenges facing Europe and the world. To achieve this, Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues will focus on high-quality, commissioned articles that address issues of direct interest to policymakers and policy-oriented researchers.

A New Editorial Approach

The journal will be guided by a sole Editor, responsible for commissioning each paper, organising its evaluation by the Editorial Board and external referees, and working closely with authors to produce the final version.

The editorial process has been designed to maximise both rigour and relevance:

• All articles will be commissioned to address current policy questions, drawing on the most recent research and evidence.
• Papers will be presented at twice-yearly conferences and discussed by two leading experts.
• The timeline from commissioning to publication will be kept as short as possible, ensuring that analysis is both rigorous and timely.

Format and Frequency

To reflect modern publishing needs, Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues will transition to an online-only format, published by Oxford University Press. From 2026, there will be two issues per year, each issue will feature articles that combine cutting-edge economic analysis with accessible presentation for a broad policy audience.

Our Distinctive Role

For over four decades, Economic Policy has built a reputation for identifying current and emerging policy topics and subjecting them to analysis that is both rigorous and accessibly presented.

The reoriented journal will continue this tradition, combining state-of-the-art academic research with policy relevance, and sharpening its focus on:

• European perspectives on issues of global significance.
• Independent, non-partisan debate at the highest professional level.
• Practical insights to inform policymakers and enrich public discourse.

Ownership and Legacy

Economic Policy is jointly owned by:

• The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
• The Center for Economic Studies (CESifo Group)
• The Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (Sciences Po)

and is published by Oxford University Press (OUP).

Launched in 1985, the journal celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015 at the European Commission, accompanied by the commemorative volume Thirty Years of Economic Policy: Inspiration for Debate. Building on this legacy, the reoriented Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues looks ahead to its next phase as a key platform for European and global policy dialogue.