Applied Economics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-6846
eISSN 1466-4283
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Applied Economics
Applied Economics (AE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Growth and Productivity and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0003-6846 (e-ISSN 1466-4283). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.92 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 13,786 works and 273,183 citations, with an h-index of 161.
Applied Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Economics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.92, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Economic Growth and Productivity research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Applied Economics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Economics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Economics
- This journal covers Economic Growth and Productivity, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global trade and economics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-6846 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1466-4283 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Economics is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Economics is classified under Economic Growth and Productivity, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global trade and economics and Market Dynamics and Volatility.
Applied Economics is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.918.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.918 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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