JEL Proposal Submission
Please complete the following two quick steps to submit your proposal to the Journal of Economic Literature. You will be notified that your submission has been received.
Please note that the majority of articles published in the Journal of Economic Literature are commissioned by the editor. Those interested in writing an article for JEL are requested to begin with an outline of roughly five to ten pages, describing the contents of the proposed article, stating why the topic is deserving of our readers' attention, and listing the main references to be covered.
If you have not yet done so, please read the Articles section here before proceeding.
Authors of articles appearing in the Journal of Economic Literature are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from their consulting activities, financial interests, or other nonacademic activities. Submissions to the Journal of Economic Literature must be accompanied by a disclosure statement. View full Disclosure Policy.
- Step One: Contact Information
Please provide your name and email address. We require this information to later contact you regarding your submission. - Step Two: Proposal and Cover letter Submission
Upload your proposal, disclosure statement, and cover letter. If necessary, you can also write a short message to the editor regarding the submission.
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