Writing for the "New" Review of Agricultural Economics: A Short Guide

1. Consider your audience

All members of the AAEA, the Southern and the Northeastern Associations of agricultural economists

Review process places heavy emphasis on material of interest to the largest percentage of the subscriber base

The Advisory Panel and Editorial Council members play a major role in the review process

2. We are a "True" refereed journal

Articles should have the look and feel of a true refereed journal article

The readers consist of members of the three associations, not farmers, politicians and the like

3. A economic writer's, not an economic mathematician's, journal

Good economic writing of widespread interest goes to the top of the pile

Avoid or define any jargon that would likely be unfamiliar to other than those who work in a sub-discipline

4. Role of research results

Original research findings can be reported.

Reviewers are searching for an analysis of the findings and implications for decisionmaking, both public and private

While math is not prohibited, the article and the analysis should be understandable to those who do not wish to work through the math.

5. Implications and analysis of results for decisionmaking should be a major component of any article reporting research findings

This analysis of findings should comprise 3-5 pages of the manuscript, minimum, and more is better

6. Articles reviewing, synthesizing or comparing results of research by others are especially sought.

7. Articles can contain material that is considered more provocative, speculative or controversial than is ordinarily published in the other journals.

Articles that are thought provoking are especially sought

8. Consider becoming a "Feature" Coordinator

9. Study the possibility of doing a "Case Study"
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