Call for papers - Journal and conference submissions

Updated: January 2022

Journal submissions

The International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) invites submissions of full-length articles, shorter articles or "notes".

The journal's primary objectives are to disseminate widely the best policy-relevant and applied research on central banking and to promote communication among researchers both inside and outside of central banks. The editors welcome manuscripts for consideration from central bank staff and other researchers.

The editors seek manuscripts of high analytical quality on the theory and/or practice of central banking, with special emphasis on research bearing on monetary and financial stability. Topic areas of published research may include but are not limited to:

  • macroeconomics
  • monetary economics
  • econometric modeling
  • finance and capital markets
  • banking and financial intermediation
  • analysis of payments systems
  • prudential regulation and supervision
  • issues relating to domestic and international financial stability
  • general international finance

On occasion, the journal may also commission surveys of important developing areas of research.

Journal submission guidelines

Conference submissions

The International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) annual research conference brings together leading economists from central banks and academic institutions to consider issues of critical importance for policymaking focusing on topics related to financial stability and monetary policy.

The International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) is organizing its annual conference on the topic of "The Transmission of Monetary Policy in the Post-Pandemic World " on 24 and 25 June 2024. The conference will be hosted by the Bank of Italy and the International Journal of Central Banking. See the call for papers.