Journal of Economic Literature
Published by American Economic Association (Journal Finder)
ISSN : 0022-0515
Abbreviation : J. Econ. Lit.
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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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 10.6 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 12.749 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
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| 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.
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Recent Developments in the Econometrics of Program Evaluation
Citation: 3481
Authors: Guido W, Jeffrey M
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The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy: Theory and Evidence
Citation: 2920
Authors: Annamaria, Olivia S.
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The Science of Monetary Policy: A New Keynesian Perspective
Citation: 2544
Authors: Richard, Jordi, Mark
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The Gender Wage Gap: Extent, Trends, and Explanations
Citation: 2137
Authors: Francine D., Lawrence M.