Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics

Aims & Scope

Founded in 1908, Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics features original, high-quality papers on theoretical, empirical and experimental developments in public, cooperative or non-profit economics as well as survey articles reviewing relevant literature and addressing all the topical issues in the field, both in developing and developed countries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.660

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8674

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	410

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Governance of cooperatives and mutual associations: a paradox perspective

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Chris

• THE GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES: EVIDENCE FROM A UK EMPIRICAL STUDY

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Roger, Chris, Mike

• TOWARDS A PARADIGM OF DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND CO‐PRODUCTION OF PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES IN SWEDEN

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Victor

• NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIXED ECONOMY

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Avner, Theresa

• IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES ON SMALLHOLDERS’ TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM ETHIOPIA

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Gashaw Tadesse, Gian Nicola, Kindie

• A REVIEW OF THE EMPIRICAL LITERATURE ON FARMER COOPERATIVES: PERFORMANCE, OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE, FINANCE, AND MEMBER ATTITUDE

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Jasper, Ye

• Social enterprise for work integration in 12 european countries: a descriptive analysis*

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Roger, Eric

• Governance in Democratic Member‐Based Organisations

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Roger

• MEASURING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF VOLUNTEER WORK GLOBALLY: CONCEPTS, ESTIMATES, AND A ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Lester M., S. Wojciech, Megan A.

• THE RELEVANCE OF THE COOPERATIVE MODEL IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Benjamin, Sybille

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