Publish | Karbon Economics

Karbon Economics is a student-run, peer-reviewed journal. We welcome original, well-researched papers that explore how economic forces shape our world—from the climate crisis and carbon markets to inequality, trade, and development.

Whether you’re analyzing policy, modeling real-world systems, or connecting economics to global challenges, we invite you to contribute to a growing platform of student-led insight and impact.

All submissions are reviewed by a team of trained student editors and academic mentors for originality, clarity, and relevance to climate and global macroeconomic issues.

Publication Guidelines

1. Who Can Submit

High school students (grades 9-12) from any country.
Submissions may be individual or co-authored by up to 3 students.

2. What to Submit

We accept original research papers that explore the economic dimensions of climate change or real-world economic issues through data, theory, or policy analysis.
Publications should be 1,000-4,000 words and include proper citations (APA or Chicago).
Work must be previously unpublished and written entirely by the student(s).

3. Formatting Requirements

Submit as a PDF or Word document (.docx)
Title page with paper title, author name(s), school, grade level, and email address
Use 12-point font, double-spaced, standard 1-inch margins

4. Other Notes

We welcome analytical essays, case studies, quantitative research, data reports, and policy reviews.
Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.

Review Process

1. Peer Review Philosophy

Karbon Economics follows a student-driven peer review model. Submissions are reviewed by members of our editorial team — high school students with experience in economics research and writing — and supported by a network of academic mentors.

Our goal is to maintain high standards while nurturing the voices of emerging thinkers. We review each paper for clarity, originality, and real-world relevance, and provide all accepted authors with optional revision suggestions before publication.

2. How the Review Process Works

All submissions to Karbon Economics go through a peer review process led by our trained student editorial board, with guidance from academic mentors.
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Each paper is reviewed for:
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Originality and insight
Clear argumentation and structure
Use of evidence, data, or theory
Relevance to either climate economics or global economic issues

We aim to respond within 4–6 weeks, and selected papers may receive feedback for revision before publication.

Karbon is a student-led journal committed to thoughtful, constructive peer review that helps young researchers grow.

3. Who Reviews Submissions

Student Editors: Members of our editorial board trained to assess structure, clarity, and argumentation
Academic Advisors (optional): External reviewers may weigh in on complex or technical papers
Blind Review: Authors' names are removed during initial review to help ensure fairness

4. Key Deadlines

Submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
Review typically takes 4-6 weeks.
Accepted authors will receive feedback and may be asked for minor revisions.
Accepted articles are published on a rolling basis throughout the year.