Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ)

Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) is a well-established, peer-reviewed academic journal that has been advancing research on economic and workforce development since its launch in 1987. Published quarterly by SAGE Publications in association with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, EDQ addresses pressing questions in economic policy, regional growth, labor market dynamics, and community development. Its mission is to support evidence-based economic development strategies through high-quality research that integrates scholarly rigor with practical applicability. The journal covers a broad array of topics, including economic development theory, workforce and labor economics, policy evaluations, industry studies, location theory, and sustainable development practices. EDQ’s articles often analyze data-driven results from regional and urban settings, offering insight into how public policies, workforce programs, and economic incentives shape local and regional prosperity. In addition to traditional research articles, the journal features commentaries, research notes, forums, and book reviews that foster critical discussion across academia and practice. Its interdisciplinary scope attracts contributions from economics, public policy, urban planning, and related social sciences, making it a valuable resource for researchers, policy analysts, and development practitioners interested in evidence-based strategies for economic revitalization and workforce advancement.

Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Urban Studies, Economics and Econometrics, Development, labor market dynamics, workforce development strategies, regional and urban economies, industry studies, incentives and finance for development, industrial location, foreign trade, sustainable economic growth. , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0891-2424, E-ISSN: 1552-3543, Established: 1987, Impact Factor: 1.6
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE