Annual Review of Economics

The *Annual Review of Economics* (ANNU REV ECON, ISSN 1941-1383) is a premier, peer-reviewed journal that publishes authoritative and comprehensive review articles synthesizing the most significant theoretical and empirical developments across the entire discipline of economics. Published by Annual Reviews, a nonprofit scientific publisher, the journal is dedicated to providing critical, evaluative surveys of current research, rather than original empirical studies. Its scope is exceptionally broad, encompassing macroeconomics, microeconomics, behavioral economics, econometrics, industrial organization, labor economics, public finance, international economics, development economics, and increasingly, interdisciplinary intersections with fields such as political science, sociology, and finance. Each volume features invited contributions from leading scholars who distill vast literatures into accessible, forward-looking assessments, highlighting unresolved questions and emerging research agendas. The target audience includes academic economists, graduate students, policy analysts, and professionals in related fields who require efficient, high-level overviews of specialized topics to stay abreast of rapid advances. A notable feature is its rigorous editorial selection process, ensuring that each review is both authoritative and timely. The journal is not open access by default, but authors may pay an optional open access fee to make their articles freely available. With an exceptional 2026 Impact Factor of 12.200, the *Annual Review of Economics* ranks in the top quartile (Q1) of the JCR Economics category, placing it among the most influential and highly cited journals in the field. This standing, combined with its unique review format, makes it an essential resource for anyone seeking a deep, synthesized understanding of the frontiers of economic research.