Journal of Public Economic Theory
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
38 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
As the official journal of the Association of Public Economic Theory, Journal of Public Economic Theory (JPET) is dedicated to stimulating research in the rapidly growing field of public economics. Submissions are judged on the basis of their creativity and rigor, and the Journal imposes neither upper nor lower boundary on the complexity of the techniques employed. This journal focuses on such topics as public goods, local public goods, club economies, externalities, taxation, growth, public choice, social and public decision making, voting, market failure, regulation, project evaluation, equity, and political systems.
Special Issues
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ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Public Economic Theory (ISSN: 1097-3923) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ECONOMICS, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.90, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.386 (Q2), an H-index of 38.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 58 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,065 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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