Journal of Development Economics Guide
Evaluates manuscript fit, empirical identification standards, and framing strategies for submissions to the Journal of Development Economics.
The Journal of Development Economics (JDE) Guide provides specialized editorial evaluation and submission guidance for development economists and applied microeconomics researchers. It analyzes whether a manuscript meets JDE's high bar for credible causal identification—such as field RCTs, natural experiments, and modern difference-in-differences designs—while ensuring that localized findings deliver generalizable economic insights. The skill checks for common desk-reject pitfalls, guides pre-analysis plan and replication package readiness, assists with introduction framing, and suggests alternative journal targets when appropriate.