Journal of Regional Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Regional Science (JRS) publishes original analytical research at the intersection of economics and quantitative geography.

Since 1958, the JRS has published leading contributions to urban and regional thought.

This includes rigorous methodological contributions and seminal theoretical pieces.

The JRS is one of the most highly cited journals in urban and regional research, planning, geography, and the environment.

The JRS continues to publish work that advances our understanding of the geographic dimensions of urban and regional economies, human settlements, and policies related to cities and regions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	3.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3714

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	558

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.170

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

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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 Environmental Science 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.

• THE CASE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION: PLACE‐BASED VERSUS PLACE‐NEUTRAL APPROACHES*

  Citation: 963

  Authors: Fabrizio, Philip, Andrés

• Modeling Regional Economic Resilience to Disasters: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis of Water Service Disruptions*

  Citation: 650

  Authors: Adam, Shu-Yi

• THE MAGNITUDE AND CAUSES OF AGGLOMERATION ECONOMIES

  Citation: 564

  Authors: Diego

• THE SLX MODEL

  Citation: 506

  Authors: Solmaria, J. Paul

• MOSTLY POINTLESS SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS?*

  Citation: 447

  Authors: Stephen, Henry G.

• HUMAN MIGRATION: THEORY, MODELS, AND EMPIRICAL STUDIES*

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Michael J.

• SPATIAL ECONOMETRIC MODELING OF ORIGIN‐DESTINATION FLOWS*

  Citation: 429

  Authors: James P., R. Kelley

• RECESSIONARY SHOCKS AND REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT: EVIDENCE ON THE RESILIENCE OF U.K. REGIONS*

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Bernard, Harry, Ron

• WHERE IS THE ECONOMICS IN SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS?*

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Luisa, Bernard

• FIRST NATURE, SECOND NATURE, AND METROPOLITAN LOCATION

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Paul

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