What The Economic Journal specifies
The figures below follow your selected manuscript type. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- Short Paper 12 rules, including: word limit (6000 words), abstract word limit (100 words), Title length (40 characters), display item limit (5 exhibits).
Read from The Economic Journal's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About The Economic Journal
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISSN
- 0013-0133, 1468-0297, 1742-0350
- Abbreviation
- EJ
- h-index
- 421
- Citations
- 1,068,097
- Articles indexed
- 19,934
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Preparing a submission for The Economic Journal
Scraiber has 12 requirements on file for The Economic Journal, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select The Economic Journal and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to The Economic Journal 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.
Manuscript types at The Economic Journal
Recorded manuscript types for The Economic Journal: Short Paper. Select the type you intend to submit so the preview uses the corresponding requirements.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by The Economic Journal’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 The Economic Journal?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for The Economic Journal. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the The Economic Journal guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for The Economic Journal. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for The Economic Journal?
- Scraiber has 12 requirements on file for The Economic Journal. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does The Economic Journal use?
- Consult The Economic Journal’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 The Economic Journal?
- Upload your draft and select The Economic Journal 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 The Economic Journal?
- Select The Economic Journal 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 The Economic Journal?
- 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.
- Does The Economic Journal have different requirements per manuscript type?
- Yes. Requirements for The Economic Journal vary by manuscript type. Your selection determines which recorded requirements inform the proposed revisions.
- Do I have to redo my references for The Economic Journal?
- Review your citations and bibliography against The Economic Journal’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes The Economic Journal?
- The Economic Journal is published by Oxford University Press.
- What is the ISSN of The Economic Journal?
- The Economic Journal is listed under the ISSNs 0013-0133, 1468-0297, 1742-0350.
- What is the abbreviation of The Economic Journal?
- The Economic Journal is abbreviated as EJ.
Official author guidelines: academic.oup.com, ejdataeditor.github.io
