Call for Proposals – Monographs or Edited Volumes on The Economics of Global Change

Vernon Press, an academic publisher in the social sciences and humanities, is now accepting submissions for its Economics Series. As the world contends with escalating debt levels, technological disruption, climate imperatives and other important issues, there is an urgent need for interdisciplinary economic research that offers clarity, critique, and policy insight.

This call welcomes contributions from economists, policy scholars, political scientists, and interdisciplinary researchers. We encourage both theoretical and empirical approaches, including comparative, regional, and global perspectives.

Why Economics Matters Today

The global economy stands at a critical juncture. Over the past decade—and particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the face of growing geopolitical instability—long-standing economic assumptions have been disrupted. Public and private debt levels are reaching historic highs, central banks are grappling with inflationary pressures, and the fiscal capacity of states is increasingly constrained. Simultaneously, the rise of digital currencies is challenging the foundations of conventional monetary systems, while climate change demands a rapid reallocation of investment toward sustainable and resilient infrastructures.

These concurrent transformations are unfolding against a backdrop of growing political polarization, uneven economic recovery, technological disruption, and deepening social inequality. At the national and subnational level, governments are navigating fiscal crises, strained healthcare systems, and rising voter dissatisfaction. In this shifting landscape, scholars are called to re-examine the frameworks that have traditionally structured economic thought and policy.

Suggested Topics for Submission

We welcome monographs and edited volume proposals that explore economic questions through various lenses. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

The Future of American Debt & Global Debt Crisis

• Comparative analysis of sovereign debt management strategies in developed and emerging economies
• The role of monetary policy in supporting or undermining debt sustainability
• Debt restructuring and negotiation mechanisms (e.g., Paris Club, IMF programs)
• The impact of fiscal federalism on subnational debt (e.g., U.S. states, EU member states)

Digital Currencies / Cryptocurrency: America’s Next Financial Frontier & Digital Currencies and the Future of Money

• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): design frameworks and monetary policy implications
• Regulatory challenges and frameworks for crypto assets and decentralized finance
• The disruption of traditional banking systems by digital currencies and fintech platforms
• Global comparisons of digital currency adoption and financial inclusion outcomes

The Rise of Green Investments and Sustainable Economics

• ESG investing: standards, metrics, and the integration of sustainability in capital markets
• Government incentives and subsidies for green infrastructure and renewable energy
• The role of development banks and international organizations in financing climate transition
• Carbon pricing and emissions trading systems: economic design and effectiveness

The Economics of Healthcare Reform

• Comparative models of healthcare financing: single-payer, mixed systems, and market-based approaches
• The economic impact of technological innovation in medical care and pharmaceuticals
• Labor market implications of healthcare reform (e.g., employer-based insurance, gig economy)
• Cost containment strategies and their effects on healthcare access and quality

Investment in Political Uncertainty & State-Level Economics in Crisis

• Investor behavior under political risk: elections, populism, and geopolitical instability
• Fiscal stress and debt crises in U.S. states: pensions, healthcare, and infrastructure burdens
• Federal-state dynamics and the politics of bailouts and fiscal transfers
• Case studies of state-level economic reform and recovery (e.g., Puerto Rico, Illinois, California)

This call for academic proposals seeks contributions from both early-career and established scholars who aim to publish research on economics in a global context.

How to Submit Your Proposal

To publish a book on economics with Vernon Press, please submit a monograph proposal (approx. two pages) to submissions@vernonpress.com. Your proposal should include:

• A summary of your proposed book
• A short biographical note
• (If applicable) A list of similar titles

Proposal Form
More on proposal guidelines

About Vernon Press

Vernon Press is an independent academic publisher of scholarly books in the social sciences and humanities. We work closely with authors, academic associations, distributors, and library specialists to publish high-impact academic research.

Our Economics Series includes recent titles such as:

• Reimagining Capitalism: Applying Negative Dialectics for a Better Future by David M. Atkinson
• Central Banking and Monetary Policy in the G20: Paradigms and Challenges, edited by Irfan Kalayci
• Why Do Investors Act Irrationally? Behavioral Biases of Herding, Overconfidence, and Overreaction, by Ooi Kok Long
• Economics of Economy Pricing, by Marin Muzhani