http://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/issue/feedJournal of Economics and Political Economy2023-08-07T02:07:31Arabic Standard TimeBilal Kargıjepe@ksplibrary.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>JEPE (ISSN: 2148-8347) is published as four issues per year, March, June, September and December and all publication policies and processes are conducted according to the international standards. JEPE is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, quarterly, open-access journal published by the KSP Journals. JEPE accepts and publishes the research articles in the fields of economics, political economy, fiscal economics, applied economics, business economics, labour economics and econometrics. JEPE, without depending on any institution or organisation, is a non-profit journal that has an International Editorial Board specialists on their fields. Papers which are inappropriate to its scientific purpose, scope and fields are kindly rejected. It strictly depends on the scientific principles, rules and ethical framework that are required to this qualification.</p>http://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/article/view/2444Front Matter2023-08-03T12:57:37Arabic Standard TimeEconSciences Journalsjournals@econsciences.comFront MatterCopyright (c) 2023 Journal of Economics and Political Economyhttp://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/article/view/2431The competence of the national congress in Brazil to decide on policy domains marked by a high degree of technical complexity2023-08-03T12:57:37Arabic Standard TimePaula Gonçalves Ferreira SANTOSpaula_goncalves@yahoo.com.br<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The competence of the Legislative Power has legitimacy on several bases. The representativeness of Congresspeople, for what purpose they were elected. The competence of Congress concerning its legal system. The institution's technical capacity to understand and decide on the matter. Moreover, the relationship between the Legislative and Executive Powers. All these aspects are essential; however, no single answer works for all countries. Thus, what is investigated in this research is whether, in Brazil, the decision on matters of a technical nature is better taken by the Legislative Power. Or whether these decisions are best resolved within the Executive, where specialists in the field are located. The conclusion is that the Brazilian Parliament works in a unique way but allows a partnership between the Legislative and Executive branches to promote effective governance. Currently, this partnership requires the Executive to relinquish one of its inherent powers, as several technical issues are being addressed within the Legislative Branch. Notwithstanding, that is not the best way to undertake those concerns that demand expertise.</p><p><strong>Keywords.</strong> Congress; Competence; Technical expertise; Political representation.</p><strong>JEL. </strong>H77; K29.Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Economics and Political Economyhttp://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/article/view/2432The Austrian School and crisis cycles2023-08-03T13:19:25Arabic Standard TimeTimothy C. HAFFNERthaffner@gmail.comCopyright (c) 2023 Journal of Economics and Political Economyhttp://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/article/view/2433Perceived self-efficacy and volition in the job search process among post-graduates: An exploration of employability intentions among young Cameroonians2023-08-07T02:07:31Arabic Standard TimeSabine Célestine ETA-FOUDA BIDZOAsabeta2011@yahoo.frAmaya AGNESagnesamaya@gmail.comCopyright (c) 2023 Journal of Economics and Political Economyhttp://kspjournals.org/index.php/JEPE/article/view/2443Impact of loadshedding in South Africa: A CGE analysis2023-08-03T12:57:39Arabic Standard TimeJean Luc EREROjereroa@sars.gov.za<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The aim of this paper is to provide a practical contribution to the body of knowledge on the impact of loadshedding in South Africa. This study adopted a pragmatic research methodology by using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model for empirical analysis. This study estimates that loadshedding will reduce economic growth by 2.3%, this higher than the Banks earlier prediction of a 0.6%. This study is limited to the effects of loadshedding and shed light on the South African economy that has been adversely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic and its recovery trajectory which is now stifled by persistent load shedding. Empirical analysis of the effects of loadshedding through the usage of the CGE model establishes the originality of this study.</p><p><strong>Keywords.</strong> Loadshedding; Electricity; Energy; CGE model.</p><strong>JEL. </strong>D58; L90; L94.Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Economics and Political Economy