South African Journal of Economics

Aims & Scope

The South African Journal of Economics (SAJE) has a long and distinguished history, ranking amongst the oldest generalist journals in economics.

In terms of editorial focus, the journal remains a generalist journal covering all fields in economics, but with a particular focus on developmental and African contexts.

Toward this end, the editorial policy of the SAJE emphasizes scholarly work on developing countries, with African and Southern African development challenges receiving particular attention.

While the SAJE remains a generalist journal, it encourages empirical work on developing and African economies.

Importantly the focus is on both theoretical developments and methodological innovations that reflect developing country and African contexts and the policy challenges they pose.

The objective of the journal is to be the premier vehicle for the publication of the most innovative work on development country and particularly African economic problems.

It aims to be the target journal of choice not only for scholars located in Southern Africa, but of any scholar interested in the analysis of development challenges and their African applications.

Clear theoretical foundations to work published should be a hallmark of the journal, and innovation in both theory and empirics appropriate to developing country and the African contexts are encouraged.

In terms of submissions, the journal invites submissions primarily of original research articles, as well as survey articles and book reviews relevant to its context.

In the case of both survey articles and book reviews, authors should note that a key minimum requirement is a critical reflection on the broader context of the existing literature.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.455

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12526

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	158

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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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.

• Institutional Quality and <scp>CO₂</scp> Emission–Trade Relations: Evidence from <scp>S</scp>ub‐<scp>S</scp>aharan <scp>A</scp>frica

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Mansor H., Siong Hook

• Female Economic Participation with Information and Communication Technology Advancement: Evidence from Sub‐Saharan Africa

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Uchenna R., Belmondo V., Simplice A.

• <scp>A</scp>frica's Money in <scp>A</scp>frica

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Evans Stephen, Uchenna Rapuluchukwu

• Innovation in <scp>A</scp>frica: Why Institutions Matter

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Stephen, Uchenna, Isaiah, Philip

• THE DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT: INSTITUTIONS, OPENNESS AND FINANCIAL LIBERALISATION

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Siong Hook, Muzafar Shah

• THE CONTINUED FEMINISATION OF THE LABOUR FORCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Daniela, Dorrit

• MEGA‐SPORTING EVENTS IN DEVELOPING NATIONS: PLAYING THE WAY TO PROSPERITY?

  Citation: 91

  Authors: VICTOR A., ROBERT A.

• The Macro Implications of HIV/AIDS in South Africa: A Preliminary Assessment

  Citation: 90

  Authors: C, J D

• Is Poverty in the African DNA (Gene)?

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Simplice A., Oasis

• THE CHANGING EFFICIENCY OF AFRICAN STOCK MARKETS

  Citation: 89

  Authors: KEITH, GRAHAM

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