Journal of Economic Literature
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Economic Literature is a peer-reviewed
academic journal
on economy
published by the American Economic Association
. It was established in 1963 as the Journal of Economic Abstracts. As a review journal
, it mainly features essays and reviews of recent economic theories (as opposed to the latest research). Its current editor in chief
is Janet Currie.
The Journal of Economic Literature originated a widely-used classification system
for publications in the field of economics.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
academic journal
Academic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
on economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
published by the American Economic Association
American Economic Association
The American Economic Association, or AEA, is a learned society in the field of economics, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It publishes one of the most prestigious academic journals in economics: the American Economic Review...
. It was established in 1963 as the Journal of Economic Abstracts. As a review journal
Review journal
A review journal in academic publishing is a periodical or series that is devoted to the publication of review articles that summarize the progress in some particular area or topic during a preceding period.-Types:Review journals can be divided by...
, it mainly features essays and reviews of recent economic theories (as opposed to the latest research). Its current editor in chief
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
is Janet Currie.
The Journal of Economic Literature originated a widely-used classification system
JEL classification codes
Articles in economics journals are usually classified according to the JEL classification codes, a system originated by the Journal of Economic Literature. The JEL is published quarterly by the American Economic Association and contains survey articles and information on recently published books...
for publications in the field of economics.