Economic Theory

Aims & Scope

The purpose of Economic Theory is to provide an outlet for research - in all areas of economics based on rigorous theoretical reasoning, and - on specific topics in mathematics which is motivated by the analysis of economic problems.

Economic Theory's scope encompasses - but is not limited to - the following fields. - classical and modern equilibrium theory - cooperative and non-cooperative game theory - macroeconomics - social choice and welfare - uncertainty and information, intertemporal economics (including dynamical systems) - public economics - international and developmental economics - financial economics, money and banking - industrial organization Economic Theory also publishes surveys if they clearly picture the basic ideas at work in some areas, the essential technical apparatus which is used and the central questions which remain open.

The development of a productive dialectic between stylized facts and abstract formulations requires that economic relevance be at the forefront.

Thus, correct, and innovative, mathematical analysis is not enough; it must be motivated by - and contribute to - the understanding of substantive economic problems.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.419

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2627

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	325

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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, 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.

• Exploiting moral wiggle room: experiments demonstrating an illusory preference for fairness

  Citation: 1051

  Authors: Jason, Roberto A., Jason Xi

• Log-concave probability and its applications

  Citation: 997

  Authors: Mark, Ted

• Contest success functions

  Citation: 839

  Authors: Stergios

• A simple model for study of the determination of the price level and the interaction of monetary and fiscal policy

  Citation: 593

  Authors: Christopher A.

• The all-pay auction with complete information

  Citation: 512

  Authors: Michael R., Dan, Casper G.

• Two-sided Markets, Competitive Bottlenecks and Exclusive Contracts

  Citation: 468

  Authors: Mark, Julian

• Monetary policy and price level determinacy in a cash-in-advance economy

  Citation: 399

  Authors: Michael

• The Colonel Blotto game

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Brian

• Nested externalities and polycentric institutions: must we wait for global solutions to climate change before taking actions at other scales?

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Elinor

• Strategyproof sharing of submodular costs:budget balance versus efficiency

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Hervé, Scott

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