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American Economic Review author guidelines

Journal-aware revision suggestions. Preparing a submission to American Economic Review? Choose your manuscript type and preview proposed edits on your existing draft.

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What American Economic Review specifies

These figures apply to every manuscript type at American Economic Review. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.

  • All manuscript types 13 rules, including: abstract word limit (100 words), page limit (45 pages).

Read from American Economic Review's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.

About American Economic Review

Publisher
American Economic Association
ISSN
0002-8282, 1944-7981
Abbreviation
AER
h-index
602
Citations
1,790,500
Articles indexed
10,118

Citation figures from OpenAlex.

Preparing a submission for American Economic Review

Scraiber has 13 requirements on file for American Economic Review, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.

Select American Economic Review and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.

Retargeting a manuscript to American Economic Review may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.

Changes to review in your manuscript

Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by American Economic Review’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.

Frequently asked questions

What is the word limit for American Economic Review?
Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for American Economic Review. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
How do I check my manuscript against the American Economic Review guidelines?
Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for American Economic Review. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
What are the submission requirements for American Economic Review?
Scraiber has 13 requirements on file for American Economic Review. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
Which citation style does American Economic Review use?
Consult American Economic Review’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
Can I automatically format my paper for American Economic Review?
Upload your draft and select American Economic Review and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for American Economic Review?
Select American Economic Review and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for American Economic Review?
Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
Do I have to redo my references for American Economic Review?
Review your citations and bibliography against American Economic Review’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
Who publishes American Economic Review?
American Economic Review is published by American Economic Association.
What is the ISSN of American Economic Review?
American Economic Review is listed under the ISSNs 0002-8282, 1944-7981.
What is the abbreviation of American Economic Review?
American Economic Review is abbreviated as AER.

Official author guidelines: aeaweb.org

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