Journal of Public Economics Citation Rate 2026
0047-2727
eISSN 1879-2316
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Public Economics
Journal of Public Economics (JPE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corporate Taxation and Avoidance and Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0047-2727 (e-ISSN 1879-2316). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.24 (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 (APC ~$3650 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Journal of Public Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Public Economics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.24, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Corporate Taxation and Avoidance 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 Public Economics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Public 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 Journal of Public Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Public Economics
- Budget $3650 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Corporate Taxation and Avoidance, Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0047-2727 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2316 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3650 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Public Economics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3650.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Public Economics is classified under Corporate Taxation and Avoidance, Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth and Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics.
Journal of Public 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 3.235.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.235 | 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
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