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Peer reviewed only Open Access

American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (AEJ:AE)

Publisher : American Economic Association
Labor economics Development economics Health economics
e-ISSN 1945-7790
p-ISSN 1945-7782
Issue Frequency Quarterly
Est. Year 2009
Mobile 14124322310
DOI YES
Language English
APC YES
Email aejinfo@aeapubs.org

Journal Descriptions

American Economic Journal: Applied Economics is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Economic Association. It was established in 2009 as part of a series of four AEJ journals designed to expand high-quality publication outlets in economics. The journal focuses primarily on empirical research in applied microeconomics, emphasizing real-world data analysis and policy-relevant economic studies. The journal publishes original research articles that explore important economic questions in areas such as labor markets, health, education, development, trade, and public policy. A significant portion of its content includes causal inference studies, randomized control trials, and structural empirical models that help explain economic behavior and outcomes. AEJ: Applied Economics is widely respected in the economics profession and is considered a top-tier field journal. It is indexed in major academic databases including Scopus and Web of Science (SSCI), and it consistently ranks among Q1 economics journals globally. The journal is known for its rigorous peer-review process and high publication standards. The editorial leadership has included prominent economists, and the journal plays an important role in shaping modern empirical economics research. It is widely used by researchers, policymakers, and academic institutions for evidence-based economic analysis.

American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (AEJ:AE) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Labor economics, Development economics, Health economics, Education economics, Demography, Empirical corporate finance, International trade, Behavioral economics, Political economy, primarily on empirical research in applied microeconomics, emphasizing real-world data analysis and policy-relevant economic studies, labor markets, health, education, development, trade, public policy , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1945-7782, E-ISSN: 1945-7790, Established: 2009,
  • Provides Crossref DOI
  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE