Journal of Political Economy
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
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Economics and Econometrics
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
16.250
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
235
Citations / Doc (2yr)
6.70
Total Docs. (latest)
91
Total Citations (3yr)
2,006
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00223808, 1537534X
Coverage
1969, 1973-1974, 1979-1985, 1987-2026
Journal Rank
#35
Subject Categories
Economics and Econometrics
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
One of the oldest and most prestigious journals in economics, the Journal of Political Economy (JPE) has since 1892 presented significant research and scholarship in economic theory and practice.
The journal aims to publish highly selective, widely cited articles of current relevance that will have a long-term impact on economics research.
JPE's analytical, interpretive, and empirical studies in a number of areas—including monetary theory, fiscal policy, labor economics, development, micro- and macroeconomic theory, international trade and finance, industrial organization, and social economics—are essential reading for all economists wishing to keep up with substantive new research in the discipline.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 91 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 250 |
| Total Refs. | 5,654 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 2,006 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 244 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 6.70 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 62.13 |
| % Female | 17.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Political Economy?
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 Political Economy has an SJR of 16.250 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Political Economy?
Journal of Political Economy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 16.250 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Political Economy?
The H-index of Journal of Political Economy is 235, meaning 235 of its articles have each been cited at least 235 times.
Is Journal of Political Economy indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Political Economy is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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