Bridging Quantum Economics,Cognition,and Sustainability: Insights From a Systematic Review and a Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

In recent years, quantum economics has emerged as a revolutionary discipline that applies the fundamental principles of quantum physics to offer a new perspective on the uncertainty and complexity inherent in modern economic systems. Quantum cognition plays a fundamental role in this framework, explaining how individuals process information and make decisions in contexts of ambiguity and uncertainty. Using quantum mechanisms such as the superposition of mental states, interference, and entanglement, quantum cognition models complex behavioral phenomena that are inexplicable by classical decision theory, such as the effects of presentation order and cognitive paradoxes. This article examines the intersection between quantum economics, quantum cognition, decision-making, and sustainability in financial environments through a systematic review following the PRISMA methodology and a bibliometric analysis. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing are driving the practical application of these approaches, improving the management of uncertainty in sectors such as renewable energy and sustainable resource management. The results show that quantum economics is a promising framework for the design of policies and strategies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).