Scandinavian Journal of Economics

Aims & Scope

The Scandinavian Journal of Economics is one of the oldest and most distinguished economics journals in the world.

It publishes research of the highest scientific quality from an international array of contributors in all areas of economics and related fields.

The journal features: Articles and empirical studies on economic theory and policy; Comprehensive surveys of the contributions to economics of the recipients of the Alfred Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics; Special issues on key topics in economics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.093

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	78

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4176

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	194

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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, 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 Search for R&D Spillovers

  Citation: 1339

  Authors: Zvi

• Galton's Fallacy and Tests of the Convergence Hypothesis

  Citation: 1023

  Authors: Danny

• A Monetary Approach to the Exchange Rate: Doctrinal Aspects and Empirical Evidence

  Citation: 650

  Authors: Jacob A.

• Stress that Doesn't Pay: The Commuting Paradox*

  Citation: 569

  Authors: Alois, Bruno S.

• Conditional Cooperation and Voluntary Contributions to Public Goods

  Citation: 517

  Authors: Claudia, Frans

• On the Intergenerational Allocation of Natural Resources

  Citation: 482

  Authors: Robert M.

• Contagious Currency Crises: First Tests

  Citation: 475

  Authors: Barry, Andrew, Charles

• Dynamic Analysis of an Endogenous Growth Model with Public Capital

  Citation: 404

  Authors: Koichi, Yuichi, Akihisa

• Resource Curse or Not: A Question of Appropriability*

  Citation: 397

  Authors: Anne D., Jan, Jesper

• Malmquist Indices of Productivity Growth during the Deregulation of Norwegian Banking, 1980-89

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Sigbjørn Atle, Finn R., Eilev S., Sigbjorn Atle, Finn R.

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