Economics Development (Ecdev) is committed to providing immediate open access to its content, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to the public without charge. This open access policy supports the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters a greater global exchange of knowledge and promotes the advancement of science and scholarship.

Key Points of Our Open Access Policy

1. Immediate Availability: All articles published in Economics Development (Ecdev) are made available immediately upon publication without any embargo period.

2. Free Access: There are no subscription fees or pay-per-view charges. Readers have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles.

3. User Rights: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain the copyright of their articles.

4. Archiving and Indexing: The journal employs digital archiving systems to ensure the long-term preservation of its contents. All articles are archived in trusted repositories and databases, making them permanently accessible to the global community.

5. No Author Fees: There are no submission or publication fees for authors. Economic Development (Ecdev) is funded by institutional support, ensuring that authors can publish without financial barriers.

6. Enhancing Discoverability: The journal’s content is indexed in major academic databases and search engines to ensure maximum visibility and discoverability.

Benefits of Open Access

• Wider Reach and Impact: Open access increases the visibility and readership of authors' work, leading to a higher citation rate and greater impact.
• Accessibility: Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public can access and utilize research findings without financial or legal barriers.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Free access to research promotes collaboration across disciplines and geographic boundaries, driving innovation and advancements in knowledge.

Economics Development (Ecdev) is dedicated to advancing the dissemination of knowledge through open access, and we invite researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to our journal, knowing that their work will be freely accessible to all.