Socio-economics beyond the Global North

Abstract

AbstractThis editorial argues for understanding socio-economics as an interdisciplinary space. While economic sociology and political economy are largely grounded in disciplines, the scope of socio-economics extends beyond any disciplinary subfields. But rather than a grand integration, a realistic aspiration behind this project is establishing a space of dialogue and engagement between them. Here scholarly innovation can take place in a more phenomenon-driven form and via eclectic borrowing and blending of discipline-based theories and methods. The next challenge facing socio-economics is to expand this interdisciplinary space from encompassing the Global North to engage with scholarship on and scholars from the Global South. This long-term challenge reflects very deep economic and social inequalities. The editorial offers several modest observations regarding the practices of writing and publication, while calling for a wider conversation about these issues. Specifically, the editorial highlights the potential of leveraging cross-context engagement with concepts to further new theoretical development.