Journal of Industrial and Business Economics

Aims & Scope

It publishes research papers in economics and management that display a sound theoretical background and rigorous (quantitative and qualitative) methodology, as well as case studies and experimental and mixed method studies.

Occasionally, the journal publishes symposia and qualified surveys documenting the state of the art in special topics.

The journal appeals to scholars, decision-makers, and economists in private and public institutions and encourages submissions dealing with the structure, evolution, and institutional aspects of industries.

Firm-level and sectoral-level analyses are most welcome, while the geographic scope may vary from subnational regions to nations, with specific attention to Europe.

The major topics are: industrial organization and policy; innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial dynamics; international economics and business; firm strategy and organization; infrastructures, networks, and regulation; institutions and competition policy; small business; corporate governance and finance; regional development, industrial districts, and economic geography; creative and cultural industries; and environment, sustainability, and socially oriented firms.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7656

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	287

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.732

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and 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.

• European SMEs amidst the COVID-19 crisis: assessing impact and policy responses

  Citation: 345

  Authors: Jill, José, Rajneesh

• Employment impact of Covid-19 crisis: from short term effects to long terms prospects

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Marta, Sergio, Enrique

• Cryptocurrencies: market analysis and perspectives

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Giancarlo, Alistair, Dmitri

• Inward greenfield FDI and innovation

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Roberto, Raffaello, Giulio

• The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and global value chains

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Roger

• The impact of governance signals on ICO fundraising success

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Giancarlo, Saman

• Micro-work, artificial intelligence and the automotive industry

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Paola, Antonio A.

• A critique of the Indian government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Jayati

• A warning from the Russian–Ukrainian war: avoiding a future that rhymes with the past

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Sergio

• Industrial policy and the future of manufacturing

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Antonio, Ha-Joon

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