Public Choice Journal Citation Rate 2026
0048-5829
eISSN 1573-7101
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Public Choice
Public Choice (PC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Electoral Systems and Political Participation and Fiscal Policies and Political Economy, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0048-5829 (e-ISSN 1573-7101). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.68 (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 ~$2890 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,685 works and 171,488 citations, with an h-index of 160.
Public Choice Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Public Choice has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.68, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Electoral Systems and Political Participation 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.
Public Choice operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Public Choice 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 Public Choice against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Public Choice
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Fiscal Policies and Political Economy, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0048-5829 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-7101 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Public Choice is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Public Choice is classified under Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Fiscal Policies and Political Economy, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth and Game Theory and Voting Systems.
Public Choice 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 1.682.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.682 | 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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