Economic Affairs

Aims & Scope

Economic Affairs is a journal for those interested in the application of economic principles to practical affairs.

It aims to stimulate debate on economic and social problems by asking its authors, while analysing complex issues, to make their analysis and conclusions accessible to a wide audience.

Each issue has a theme on which the main articles focus, providing a succinct and up-to-date review of a particular field of applied economics.

Themes in 2008 included: New Perspectives on the Economics and Politics of Ageing, Housing for the Poor: the Role of Government, The Economic Analysis of Institutions, and Healthcare: State Failure.

Academics are also invited to submit additional articles on subjects related to the coverage of the journal.

There is section of double blind refereed articles and a section for shorter pieces that are reviewed by our Editorial Board (Economic Viewpoints).

Please contact the editor for full submission details for both sections.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18463

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	85

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.253

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

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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 Engineering 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.

• INSTITUTIONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Elinor

• PPPs: THE PASSAGE OF TIME PERMITS A SOBER REFLECTION

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Graeme A., Carsten

• Why Financial Stability Despends on Price Stability

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Anna J.

• The shadow economies of Western Europe

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Friedrich

• PREDICTING THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF MEGA‐SPORTING EVENTS: MISJUDGEMENT OF OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS?

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Jonathan

• Team performance and managerial change in the English Football League

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Richard, Stephen, John

• Implications of the Bosman ruling for football transfer markets

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Robert

• IN A WORD OR TWO, PLACED IN THE MIDDLE: THE INVISIBLE HAND IN SMITH'S TOMES

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Daniel B., Brandon

• THE PRIVATE FINANCING OF NHS HOSPITALS: POLITICS, POLICY AND PRACTICE

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Mark, Allyson M.

• M‐Pesa and the ‘Market‐Led’ Approach to Financial Inclusion

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Scott

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