What's the most famous academic economic journal?

In summary, the American Economic Review (AER) is the most famous academic economic journal, published by the American Economic Association since 1911. Its fame is determined by its impact factor, citation count, and reputation among scholars. While highly credible, it is not the only reputable journal in the field. The AER stands out due to its long history, high impact factor, rigorous peer-review process, and comprehensive coverage of economics topics. Articles can be accessed through subscription, purchase, or university library databases, with some available for free on the journal's website.
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As the title says, what's the most famous academic and peer-reviewed economic journal? I know many journals, but I don't know which one could be classify as being the most famous and respected in the social science community.
 
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American Economic Review ranks highly
Econometrica is also ranked highly
 
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Computational Economics
Econometric Reviews
Empirical Economics
International Journal of Forecasting
Journal of Forecasting
 

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1. What is the most famous academic economic journal?

The most famous academic economic journal is the American Economic Review (AER). It is considered to be the premier journal in the field of economics and has been published by the American Economic Association since 1911. Its impact factor is consistently high, making it the top choice for scholars and researchers.

2. How is the fame of an academic economic journal determined?

The fame of an academic economic journal is determined by several factors, including its impact factor, citation count, and reputation among scholars and researchers in the field. Journals with high impact factors and citation counts are often considered to be more prestigious and renowned.

3. Is the most famous academic economic journal also the most credible?

While the most famous academic economic journal, the American Economic Review, is highly credible, it is not the only credible journal in the field. There are many other reputable and well-respected journals, such as the Journal of Political Economy and the Quarterly Journal of Economics, that also publish high-quality research and have a strong academic reputation.

4. What makes the American Economic Review stand out from other economic journals?

The American Economic Review stands out from other economic journals due to its long history, high impact factor, and rigorous peer-review process. It also covers a wide range of topics in economics, making it a comprehensive and well-rounded publication for researchers and scholars.

5. How can I access articles from the American Economic Review?

Articles from the American Economic Review can be accessed through various means, such as subscribing to the journal, purchasing individual articles, or accessing them through a university library database. Many articles are also available for free on the journal's website after a certain period of time has passed since their initial publication.

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