World Economy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-5920
eISSN 1467-9701
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About World Economy
World Economy (WE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth and Global Financial Crisis and Policies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0378-5920 (e-ISSN 1467-9701). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.27 (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 ~$3240 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,111 works and 101,785 citations, with an h-index of 129.
World Economy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
World Economy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.27, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth 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.
World Economy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in World 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 World Economy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for World Economy
- Budget $3240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global Financial Crisis and Policies, Global trade and economics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-5920 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-9701 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3240 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
World Economy is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3240.
In our subject taxonomy, World Economy is classified under Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global Financial Crisis and Policies, Global trade and economics and International Business and FDI.
World 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 2.268.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.268 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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