Journal of Law and Economics

Aims & Scope

Established in 1958, the Journal of Law and Economics publishes research on a broad range of topics, including the economic analysis of law, the economic analysis of regulation and the behavior of regulated firms, industrial organization and antitrust policy, the political economy of legislation and legislative processes, law and finance, and corporate finance and governance.

The JLE has published some of the most influential and widely cited articles in these areas.

It is an invaluable resource for academics and those interested in cutting-edge analysis of current public policy issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1678

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	231

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.839

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

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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.

• Separation of Ownership and Control

  Citation: 11954

  Authors: Eugene F., Michael C.

• The Problem of Social Cost

  Citation: 9424

  Authors: R. H.

• Transaction-Cost Economics: The Governance of Contractual Relations

  Citation: 5919

  Authors: Oliver E.

• Vertical Integration, Appropriable Rents, and the Competitive Contracting Process

  Citation: 3352

  Authors: Benjamin, Robert G., Armen A.

• Agency Problems and Residual Claims

  Citation: 2920

  Authors: Eugene F., Michael C.

• Toward a More General Theory of Regulation

  Citation: 2762

  Authors: Sam

• Free Competition and the Optimal Amount of Fraud

  Citation: 2473

  Authors: Michael R., Edi

• The Informational Role of Warranties and Private Disclosure about Product Quality

  Citation: 1783

  Authors: Sanford J.

• Calculativeness, Trust, and Economic Organization

  Citation: 1706

  Authors: Oliver E.

• Industry Structure, Market Rivalry, and Public Policy

  Citation: 1367

  Authors: Harold

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