Journal of International Economic Law

Aims & Scope

The Journal of International Economic Law is dedicated to encouraging thoughtful and scholarly attention to a very broad range of subjects that concern the relation of law to international economic activity, by providing the major English language medium for publication of high-quality manuscripts relevant to the endeavours of scholars, government officials, legal professionals, and others.

The journal's emphasis is on fundamental, long-term, systemic problems and possible solutions, in the light of empirical observations and experience, as well as theoretical and multi-disciplinary approaches.

It provides important critiques of policies, negotiations, or court and tribunal cases and contribute modestly to promoting peace, world welfare, and enhancement of the quality of life for all peoples.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4605

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	316

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.028

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• Toward a Geoeconomic Order in International Trade and Investment

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Anthea, Henrique, Victor

• Post-TRIPS Options for Access to Patented Medicines in Developing Nations

  Citation: 96

  Authors: F. M.

• Patents, Innovation and Access to New Pharmaceuticals

  Citation: 92

  Authors: H.

• The Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health: Lighting a Dark Corner at the WTO

  Citation: 83

  Authors: F. M.

• THE GLOBALIZATION OF PRIVATE KNOWLEDGE GOODS AND THE PRIVATIZATION OF GLOBAL PUBLIC GOODS

  Citation: 82

  Authors: K. E.

• Another Digital Divide: The Rise of Data Realms and its Implications for the WTO

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Susan Ariel, Patrick

• Digital Trade Provisions in Preferential Trade Agreements: Introducing a New Dataset

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Mira, Rodrigo

• Why Soft Law Dominates International Finance--and not Trade

  Citation: 68

  Authors: C.

• The WTO constitution and human rights

  Citation: 68

  Authors: E-U

• The Doha Round's Public Health Legacy: Strategies for the Production and Diffusion of Patented Medicines under the Amended TRIPS Provisions

  Citation: 67

  Authors: F. M., J. H.

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