JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC LITERATURE

metrics 2024

Empowering researchers with premier economic literature.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC LITERATURE, published by the American Economic Association, stands as a premier academic journal in the field of economics, with a notable Q1 classification in Economics and Econometrics for 2023. Operating from its base in Nashville, TN, this journal has established itself as an indispensable resource for economic researchers and practitioners alike, boasting an impressive Scopus ranking of 10 out of 716—placing it in the top 2% of its category. The journal's commitment to providing comprehensive critical surveys of the literature enhances the understanding of various economic topics, making it a vital tool for researchers seeking to deepen their knowledge or explore new areas of inquiry. Although it operates on a subscription basis, the journal’s high impact on the economics community underlines its importance in advancing the field. With coverage spanning from the 1980s to the present, JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC LITERATURE continues to encourage rigorous scholarship and bridge theoretical and empirical research, enabling informed discourse among economists globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank11.09
Journal Impact Factor11.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)15.00
H-Index180
Journal IF Without Self11.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor3.15
Influence13.58
Immediacy Index3.50
Cited Half Life14.50
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI3.67
Total Documents562
WOS Total Citations12175
SCIMAGO Total Citations16169
SCIMAGO SELF Citations147
Scopus Journal Rank11.09
Cites / Document (2 Years)12.18
Cites / Document (3 Years)13.88
Cites / Document (4 Years)17.32

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Economics and Econometrics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #10/716
Percentile 98.60
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 2/597
Percentile 99.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 5/600
Percentile 99.17
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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