Southern Economic Journal
The Southern Economic Journal® (SEJ) is a publication of the Southern Economic Association. The SEJ began its publication in 1933 and it is the 8th oldest American academic journal in the economic profession. It is indexed in the Internet Index of Periodicals & Public Affairs Information Services, Journal of Economic Literature, and SSI.
Charles Courtemanche of University of Kentucky serves as the Editor of the SEJ. All inquiries related to the manuscript submission and review process can be directed to the Office of the Editor at sej@southerneconomic.org. All inquiries related to submission payments can be directed to the Office of the Secretary/Treasurer at admin@southerneconomic.org.
Manuscript submissions are accepted year round. Current SEA members qualify for a reduced submission fee. Individuals interested in the reduced submission fee may purchase membership along with the Journal Submission Fee to gain access to the reduced rate.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Southern Economic Journal has adopted Wiley’s guidelines regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of manuscripts submitted for publication. Authors are responsible for ensuring that any use of AI complies with Wiley’s requirements regarding transparency, disclosure, accuracy, authorship, research integrity, and the protection of intellectual property and confidential information.
Authors submitting manuscripts to the Southern Economic Journal should review and comply with Wiley’s AI Guidelines for Researchers.
Referees should review the Referee Guidelines for the Southern Economic Journal.