Journal of Political Economy Citation Rate 2026
0022-3808
eISSN 1537-534X
University of Chicago Press
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Political Economy
Journal of Political Economy (JPE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Theory and Institutions and Economic Theory and Policy, published by University of Chicago Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-3808 (e-ISSN 1537-534X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.42 (Q1 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.
Journal of Political Economy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Political Economy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.42, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Economic Theory and Institutions 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 Political Economy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Political Economy 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 Political Economy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Political Economy
- This journal covers Economic Theory and Institutions, Economic Theory and Policy, Economic theories and models. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-3808 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-534X |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Political Economy is published by University of Chicago Press and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Political Economy is classified under Economic Theory and Institutions, Economic Theory and Policy, Economic theories and models and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth.
Journal of Political Economy 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 5.421.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.421 | 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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