Journal of Industrial Economics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Industrial Economics has a tradition of publishing a blend of theory and evidence.

Theoretical papers are welcomed and should be presented so as to highlight their implications for policy and/or empirical analysis.

Likewise, empirical papers should have a sound theoretical base; and where novel econometric techniques are applied these should be clearly explained.

Case studies should be motivated by, and inform, economic theory and should avoid pure description.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2429

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	145

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.486

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

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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.

• Some Simple Economics of Open Source

  Citation: 1399

  Authors: Josh, Jean

• The Relationship Between Firm Growth, Size, and Age: Estimates for 100 Manufacturing Industries

  Citation: 1105

  Authors: David S.

• Complementarity and External Linkages: The Strategies of the Large Firms in Biotechnology

  Citation: 813

  Authors: Ashish, Alfonso

• Entropy Measure of Diversification and Corporate Growth

  Citation: 812

  Authors: Alexis P., Charles H.

• Testing For "Monopoly" Equilibrium

  Citation: 780

  Authors: John C., James N.

• Absorptive Capacity, Coauthoring Behavior, and the Organization of Research in Drug Discovery

  Citation: 767

  Authors: Iain M., Rebecca M.

• The Relationship Between Firm Size and Firm Growth in the US Manufacturing Sector

  Citation: 704

  Authors: Bronwyn H.

• The Stability of Joint Ventures: Reciprocity and Competitive Rivalry

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Bruce

• INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVE PRESSURE^*

  Citation: 496

  Authors: XAVIER

• Life Duration of New Firms

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Jose, Pedro

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