Editorial: Economic Geography IMPULSES

Abstract

The Journal of Economic Geography has decided to offer such a platform, referred to as ‘IMPULSES’, from now on. The new IMPULSES section will appear at irregular intervals to present papers tackling conceptual debates and future developments across the field. Contributions to this section can include new conceptualizations, discussions or re-developments of existing concepts, or informed reviews and reflections about the field. Pieces that engage with cross-field methodological integration and challenges will also be considered, as will those that address economic geography’s policy interface. We request that these contributions relate to ongoing debates in economic geography and speak broadly to geography, economics and/or related fields in novel ways. The IMPULSES section is not designed as an outlet for quick opinion pieces or short commentaries – rather we wish to publish fully-developed article-length contributions and conceptualizations that have undergone a normal review process and can potentially have a broad impact on the field. Beyond these general parameters, however, we do not wish to be prescriptive. Economic geography, as ever, is what we collectively make of it, and we look forward to receiving thought-provoking and innovative work that can trigger a new round of relevant and engaged work in our vitally important field.