Aims & Scope

The Journal of Economic Literature (JEL), first published in 1969, is designed to help economists keep abreast of the vast flow of literature.

JEL issues contain commissioned, peer-reviewed survey and review articles, book reviews, an annotated bibliography of new books classified by subject matter, and an annual index of dissertations in North American universities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 10.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 12.749

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 189

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


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.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
10.6
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
12.749
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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