Economics Letters

Economics Letters is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the rapid dissemination of short, high-quality research in all fields of economics. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a premier outlet for concise contributions that present new empirical findings, theoretical insights, or methodological advances. Its primary scope encompasses a broad range of economic disciplines, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international economics, labor economics, and financial economics. The journal exclusively publishes research letters—succinct, focused articles that typically do not exceed 2,000 words—and does not feature full-length review papers or surveys, emphasizing speed of publication and clarity of contribution. The target audience includes academic economists, policymakers, and graduate students seeking timely access to cutting-edge results and novel ideas. A key distinguishing feature of Economics Letters is its commitment to fast editorial decisions, often completing the review process within a few weeks, which allows researchers to quickly disseminate important findings. The journal also offers an open access option, enabling authors to make their work freely available upon payment of an article processing charge. With an Impact Factor of 2.000 for 2026, the journal holds a Q2 ranking in the JCR quartile system, reflecting its solid standing within the economics field. It is widely recognized as a respected venue for short-form scholarship, valued for its efficiency and the high quality of its peer-reviewed contributions, and it occupies a notable position in the third-tier (3区) classification of economics journals.