Journal of Labor Economics : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1537-5307pISSN: 0734-306X
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Labor Economics
The Journal of Labor Economics is an academic journal published quarterly by the University of Chicago Press on international research examining issues affecting the economy as well as social and private behavior. It covers various aspects of labor economics, including supply and demand of labor services, personnel economics, distribution of income, unions and collective bargaining, and labor markets and demographics. It is an official publication of the Society of Labor Economists. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
6.4
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
123
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Industrial Relations
SNIP
3.01
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Journal of Labor Economics Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | UNIV CHICAGO PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1983 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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