''The Review of Economic Studies'' (also known as ''REStud'') is a quarterly

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covering

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. The journal is widely considered one of the top 5 journals in economics. It is managed by the

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currently chaired by Ruben Enikolopov. The current joint

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s are Thomas Chaney at

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, Xavier D’Haultfoeuille at

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, Andrea Galeotti at

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, Bard Harstad at

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, Nir Jaimovich at

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, Katrine Loken at

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, Elias Papaioannou at

, Vincent Sterk at

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, and Noam Yuchtman at

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. According to the ''

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'', the journal has a 2020

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of 6.345.

History

The journal was founded in 1933 by a group of economists based in Britain and the United States. The original editorial team consisted of Abba P. Lerner,

Paul Sweezy Paul Marlor Sweezy (April 10, 1910 – February 27, 2004) was a Marxist economist, political activist, publisher, and founding editor of the long-running magazine ''Monthly Review''. He is best remembered for his contributions to economic theory ...

, and Ursula Kathleen Hicks. It is published by

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. From the beginning, the board of editors has operated independently of any university department or learned society. The founding document of the journal stated that "The object of the Review is to supplement the facilities for the publication of new work on theoretical and applied economics, particularly by young writers." and that "Any member" of the editorial board "who becomes a Reader or Professor in a British University must resign his membership." In its early years, the journal was used to log the macroeconomic debates of younger followers of

Friedrich Hayek Friedrich August von Hayek (8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992) was an Austrian-born British academic and philosopher. He is known for his contributions to political economy, political philosophy and intellectual history. Hayek shared the 1974 Nobe ...

(such as Abba Lerner) and

John Maynard Keynes John Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes ( ; 5 June 1883 – 21 April 1946), was an English economist and philosopher whose ideas fundamentally changed the theory and practice of macroeconomics and the economic policies of governments. Originall ...

(such as the members of the Cambridge Circus).

Notable papers

Some of the most path-breaking and influential articles published in ''The Review of Economic Studies'' are: * * * * * * * * * * *

References

External links

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