The Quarterly Journal of Economics (QJE) is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes groundbreaking research across the broad field of economics. Established in 1886, the QJE is one of the oldest and most prestigious economics journals, renowned for its rigorous standards, intellectual influence, and commitment to publishing cutting-edge scholarship. It also encompasses international economics, econometrics and trade.
Covering a wide range of topics, the QJE features articles that advance our understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, international economics, and finance. The journal prioritizes research that makes significant theoretical contributions, employs innovative empirical methods, and addresses important policy questions. It uses modeling and geoprocessing. It explores global and financial economics.
The QJE attracts submissions from top economists around the world and is widely read by academics, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to stay at the forefront of economic knowledge. By providing a platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research, the QJE plays a central role in shaping the direction of economic inquiry and influencing real-world policy decisions. It publishes reviews.