Journal of Economic Theory Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0022-0531 eISSN 1095-7235 Elsevier BV US

Q3 Quartile

About Journal of Economic Theory
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Journal of Economic Theory (JET) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auction Theory and Applications and Economic theories and models, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-0531 (e-ISSN 1095-7235). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.27 (Q3 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 ~$2810 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.

Journal of Economic Theory Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Economic Theory has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.27, placing it in the Q3 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.

Journal of Economic Theory operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Economic Theory 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 Journal of Economic Theory against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Economic Theory
  • Budget $2810 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, Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Economic … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-77%
Field avg: 5.61
APC vs Field Avg
-13%
Field avg: $3237

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0022-0531
ISSN (Online) 1095-7235
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $2810 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Economic Theory is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2810.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Economic Theory is classified under Auction Theory and Applications, Economic theories and models, Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies and Game Theory and Applications.

Journal of Economic Theory 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 1.271.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Economic Theory

Journal of Economic Theory does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.271 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Economic Theory is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Economic Theory is $2810 USD.

Journal of Economic Theory is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Economic Theory 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 Journal of Economic Theory is 0022-0531. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1095-7235.

Journal of Economic Theory sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.27, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
1.271
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.271 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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