Version 1.1 | November 2026 Purpose: Standardised framework for developing, writing, validating and publishing economics research papers intended for peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals. PART I: RESEARCH PAPER FRAMEWORK 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE The Standard Economics Research Paper Framework (SERPF) establishes a common methodological and editorial standard for preparing economics research papers for publication in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals. The framework aims to ensure: Academic rigour and theoretical consistency. Clearly articulated research gaps and original contributions. Robust and transparent empirical methodologies. Reliable, reproducible and verifiable research findings. Consistency with international economics research and publication standards. SERPF applies to empirical economics, macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, development economics, econometrics, economic measurement, index construction and interdisciplinary economic research. 2....
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