Journal of Labor Economics
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Labor Economics
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
143 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Since 1983, the Journal of Labor Economics has presented international research that examines issues affecting the economy as well as social and private behavior. The Journal publishes both theoretical and applied research results relating to the U.S. and international data. And its contributors investigate various aspects of labor economics, including supply and demand of labor services, personnel economics, distribution of income, unions and collective bargaining, applied and policy issues in labor economics, and labor markets and demographics.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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ECONOMICS
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR
ECONOMICS
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Scopus Subject Categories
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Labor Economics (ISSN: 0734-306X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by University of Chicago Press in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 6.774 (Q1), an H-index of 143.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 55 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,615 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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