Economics Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0165-1765 eISSN 1873-7374 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile

About Economics Letters
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Economics Letters (EL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auction Theory and Applications and Economic theories and models, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0165-1765 (e-ISSN 1873-7374). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88 (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 (APC ~$2690 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

Economics Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Economics Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Auction Theory and Applications 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.

Economics Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Economics Letters 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 Economics Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Economics Letters
  • Budget $2690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Auction Theory and Applications, Economic theories and models, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Economics Letters Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-57%
Field avg: 4.41
APC vs Field Avg
-16%
Field avg: $3188

Compared against 44 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0165-1765
ISSN (Online) 1873-7374
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $2690 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Economics Letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2690.

In our subject taxonomy, Economics Letters is classified under Auction Theory and Applications, Economic theories and models, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth and Market Dynamics and Volatility.

Economics Letters 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 1.884.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Economics Letters

Economics Letters does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.884 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Economics Letters is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Economics Letters is $2690 USD.

Economics Letters is published by Elsevier BV.

Economics Letters shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Economics Letters is 0165-1765. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-7374.

Economics Letters sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.88, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
1.884
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.884 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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