Journal of Economic Theory : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1095-7235pISSN: 0022-0531
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Economic Theory
The Journal of Economic Theory is a bimonthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of economics. Karl Shell has served as editor-in-chief of the journal since it was established in 1968. Since 2000, he has shared the editorship with Jess Benhabib, Alessandro Lizzeri, Christian Hellwig, and more recently with Alessandro Pavan, Ricardo Lagos, Marciano Siniscalchi, and Xavier Vives. The journal is published by Elsevier. Less
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2.5
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Q2Economics and Econometrics
SNIP
1.74
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1969 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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