The Economic Journal Citation Rate 2026
0013-0133
eISSN 1468-0297
Oxford University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About The Economic Journal
The Economic Journal (EJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Theory and Institutions and Economic Theory and Policy, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0013-0133 (e-ISSN 1468-0297). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.65 (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 ~$3801 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 19,938 works and 1,070,195 citations, with an h-index of 421.
The Economic Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Economic Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.65, 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.
The Economic Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Economic Journal 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 The Economic Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Economic Journal
- Budget $3801 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- 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.
How The Economic Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0013-0133 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1468-0297 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3801 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Economic Journal is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3801.
In our subject taxonomy, The Economic Journal is classified under Economic Theory and Institutions, Economic Theory and Policy, Economic theories and models and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth.
The Economic Journal 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 3.646.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.646 | 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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