EconomiA started in 2000 as the journal of the National Association of Graduate Centers in Economics (ANPEC) in Brazil. As a broad-based professional and international journal, EconomiA welcomes submissions of applied and theoretical research papers in all fields of economics. The aim of EconomiA is to contribute to the development of the science of economics and its applications, as well as to improve communication between academic researchers, teachers and policy makers.The journal has no commitments with any school of economic thought or specific areas of research, and is guided solely by academic excellence.EconomiA receives many submissions each year and the Editors are keen to ensure that authors receive an editorial decision in a timely manner. The editors work towards a common goal to give a first decision within three months from receipt of submission. Occasionally EconomiA will organize special issues or topical sections in regular issues to emphasize new research directions.