Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy (JPIPE) publishes cutting edge work at the intersection of these two interrelated fields of study: Political institutions (systems of politics and government or structures of voluntary cooperation that resolve collective-action and coordination problems in society) and Political economy (interdisciplinary studies drawing upon economics, political science, and law to explain how political institutions, the political environment, and the economic system interact and influence each other).

Concentrations in political institutions include: (1) studies of particular institutions, like legislatures, executives, judiciaries, interest groups, parties, and bureaucracies; (2) cross-institutional studies, which examine how multiple institutions interact; and (3) studies of system-level institutions and their effects, like constitutionalism, federalism, presidentialism, and parliamentarism.

Concentrations in political economy include: (1) comparative political economy, which focuses on the role of governmental institutions and/or power relationships in resource allocation for each type of economic system, (2) international political economy, which analyzes the economic impact of international relations and legal regimes, and (3) formal models of political processes, wherein voters, representatives, and bureaucrats are assumed to behave in rational (self-interested) ways.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8762

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	67

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.655

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

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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

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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.

• Populism and COVID-19: How Populist Governments (Mis)Handle the Pandemic

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Michael, Vanessa A., Scott, Katrin, Syed Mansoob

• Two Decades of Polarization in American State Legislatures

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Boris, Nolan

• Truth or Dare? Detecting Systematic Manipulation of COVID-19 Statistics

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Fatih Serkant, Asli, Gozde

• Institutional Origins of Protective COVID-19 Public Health Policy Responses: Informational and Authority Redundancies and Policy Stringency

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Olga, Andrei, Julie, Abdul Basit, Michael, Olivia, Frank, Ezgi, Tara, Mehmet Halit, Naveed, Tianyi

• Reducing Legislative Polarization: Top-Two and Open Primaries Are Associated with More Moderate Legislators

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Christian R.

• Mass or Elite Polarization as the Driver of Authoritarian Backsliding? Evidence from 14 Polish Surveys (2005–2021)

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Ipek, Monika

• Identity and Information in Organizations

  Citation: 8

  Authors: John W., Elizabeth Maggie

• The Administrative Presidency and Public Trust in Bureaucracy

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Jon C.

• Mayoral Candidates, Social Class, and Representation in American Cities

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Patricia A.

• Health vs. Economy: Politically Optimal Pandemic Policy

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Desiree, Mark

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