Journal of Law and Economics
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
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Economics and Econometrics
Q1
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Law
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.592
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
98
Citations / Doc (2yr)
1.58
Total Docs. (latest)
28
Total Citations (3yr)
203
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15375285, 00222186
Coverage
1978-1989, 1996-2025
Journal Rank
#2,177
Subject Categories
Economics and Econometrics
Q1
Law
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Established in 1958, the Journal of Law and Economics publishes research on a broad range of topics, including the economic analysis of law, the economic analysis of regulation and the behavior of regulated firms, industrial organization and antitrust policy, the political economy of legislation and legislative processes, law and finance, and corporate finance and governance.
The JLE has published some of the most influential and widely cited articles in these areas.
It is an invaluable resource for academics and those interested in cutting-edge analysis of current public policy issues.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 28 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 103 |
| Total Refs. | 1,544 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 203 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 101 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 1.58 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 55.14 |
| % Female | 24.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Law and Economics?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Law and Economics has an SJR of 1.592 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Law and Economics?
Journal of Law and Economics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.592 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Law and Economics?
The H-index of Journal of Law and Economics is 98, meaning 98 of its articles have each been cited at least 98 times.
Is Journal of Law and Economics indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Law and Economics is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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