World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Journal of Urban Economics
H-index 28

Journal of Urban Economics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 48 54 74 26

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 68
Documents by Best Scientists*: 87
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 139
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.854
Impact Factor: 4.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Urban Economics?

Journal of Urban Economics is organized to address concerns in the fields of Microeconomics, Labour economics, Public economics, Econometrics and Demographic economics. While it focused on Microeconomics, it was also able to explore topics like Industrial organization and Welfare. Most of the Labour economics studies addressed also intersect with Metropolitan area.

Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Economies of agglomeration but it intersects with the subject of Economic geography.

  • Microeconomics (22.04%)
  • Labour economics (16.62%)
  • Public economics (11.98%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Local Geographic Spillovers between University Research and High Technology Innovations (1330 citations)
  • Pigou, Tiebout, Property Taxation, and the Underprovision of Local Public Goods (1293 citations)
  • Productivity Gains from Geographic Concentration of Human Capital: Evidence from the Cities (1025 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Urban Economics:

The published articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Microeconomics, Labour economics, Econometrics, Metropolitan area and Demographic economics. The journal publications address concerns in Microeconomics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Value (economics) and Public economics. Specifically, studies on Wage are prevalent in the Labour economics works discussed in the most cited papers.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Journal of Urban Economics is to combine knowledge in the areas of Index (economics), Sorting, Separation (statistics), Demographic economics and Household income.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Railways, divergence, and structural change in 19th century England and Wales (1 citations)
  • The effect of immigration enforcement on crime reporting: Evidence from Dallas (0 citations)
  • Who Lives Where in the City? Amenities, Commuting and Income Sorting (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Urban Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stuart S. Rosenthal (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jan K. Brueckner (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • J. Vernon Henderson (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jacques-François Thisse (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Daniel P. McMillen (19 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Urban Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pennsylvania (69 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of British Columbia (55 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of California, Irvine (44 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2022 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 25.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.00% of all publications and 0.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities for Journal of Urban Economics Graduates

This article provides a wealth of information about the School of Urban Economics, its research areas, and the most influential papers. However, it could benefit from an additional section discussing the potential career opportunities for graduates in this field. If you are considering a career in urban economics and are attracted by the subjects covered in the articles published in the Journal of Urban Economics, it is important to know the potential career paths available after graduation. Urban economics, with its focus on microeconomics, labour economics, public economics, and econometrics, offers a plethora of opportunities in both the corporate world and public sector. Careers in urban planning, economic development, real estate, policy-making, and consulting are common paths for graduates in this field. Many also pursue roles in academia or research, often contributing to journals such as the Journal of Urban Economics. To improve your prospects in these fields, complementing your urban economics studies with a degree in an allied discipline like accounting can be beneficial. For instance, studying at one of the best accounting programs in Wisconsin can equip you with the necessary financial proficiency to excel in roles that involve financial planning and decision-making in urban economic contexts.

Remember, the career opportunities in urban economics are vast and varied. With the right education and commitment, you can find a role that not only aligns with your career aspirations but also lets you contribute significantly to urban economic research and development.

Top Publications

  • The effect of natural disasters on economic activity in US counties: A century of data

    Leah Platt Boustan;Matthew E. Kahn;Paul W. Rhode;Maria Lucia Yanguas

    (2020)
    451 Citations
  • The Role of Transportation Speed in Facilitating High Skilled Teamwork Across Cities

    Xiaofang Dong;Siqi Zheng;Matthew E. Kahn

    (2020)
    330 Citations
  • Does Investment in National Highways Help or Hurt Hinterland City Growth

    Nathaniel Baum-Snow;J. Vernon Henderson;Matthew A. Turner;Qinghua Zhang

    (2020)
    195 Citations
  • JUE Insight: Understanding spatial variation in COVID-19 across the United States

    Klaus Desmet;Klaus Desmet;Romain Wacziarg

    (2021)
    195 Citations
  • Journal of Urban Economics, 1991–2007

    (2024)
    153 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Economics and Finance, pursuing advanced online degrees offers flexibility and career growth opportunities. Many learners seek affordable options, making the cheapest 1 year online MBA programs an attractive choice to quickly boost credentials without significant financial burden.

Entry requirements vary across programs, and some prioritize accessibility. Exploring the easiest online MBA programs to get into can simplify application hurdles, helping prospective students start their studies sooner.

More specialized degrees, like a master of finance online, focus specifically on advanced financial theory and practice. These can lead to positions in financial analysis, investment management, or corporate finance.

Flexibility is further enhanced by programs that accept previous coursework. Students may benefit from exploring online MBA programs that accept transfer credits, enabling a faster completion time and better alignment with individual educational backgrounds.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal