Journal of Political Economy
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Political Economy is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal published by the University of Chicago Press. Established by James Laurence Laughlin in 1892, it covers both theoretical and empirical economics. In the past, the journal published quarterly from its introduction through 1905, ten issues per volume from 1906 through 1921, and bimonthly from 1922 through 2019. The editor-in-chief is Magne Mogstad (University of Chicago). Less
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- PublisherUNIV CHICAGO PRESS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- Publication Start Year1892
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Political Economy been publishing? 
The Journal of Political Economy has been publishing since 1892 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Political Economy published?
Journal of Political Economy is published Bi-monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Journal of Political Economy?
Journal of Political Economy has a H-index score of 207, Citescore of 13.1, SNIP score of 7.2, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Journal of Political Economy?
The publisher of Journal of Political Economy is UNIV CHICAGO PRESS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Political Economy?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Political Economy?
The eISSN number is 1537-534X and pISSN number is 0022-3808 for Journal of Political Economy.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Social capital, Field experiment, Electronic cash, Free riding, Human capital, Turnaround time, Systemic risk, Business cycle, Monetary policy, Friendship paradox, Adverse selection, Health insurance, Medium enterprises, Ambiguity aversion, Social mobility, Stochastic dominance, Moral hazard, Financial crisis, Nazi Germany.
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