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Econometrica

Econometric Society

Primary Field

Economics

ISSN Number

1468-0262

Publish Time

131 weeks

Impact Score

528 H-Index

Annual Volume

7.3k papers

Last Verified

Apr 5, 2026

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Median Review

38w

Submission to decision

Production

93w

Acceptance to final pub

Total Pipeline

131w

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How long does Econometrica take from submission to publication?

Econometrica currently has an estimated total publication timeline of about 131 weeks, including roughly 38 weeks for peer review and 93 weeks for production. Use this as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee.

Is Econometrica considered fast or slow for Economics?

Econometrica can be compared against other Economics journals using its total estimated timeline, H-Index, and annual volume. Whether it feels fast or slow depends on your field norms, revision rounds, and how urgent your submission timeline is.

How reliable is the publication speed estimate for Econometrica?

The estimate for Econometrica is based on publication metadata and available dataset estimates. It is useful for comparison and shortlist decisions, but individual papers can still move faster or slower depending on reviewers, editors, and revision cycles.

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