JEL classification codes

Articles in economics journals are usually classified according to the system originated by the Journal of Economic Literature (JEL). The JEL is published quarterly by the American Economic Association (AEA) and contains survey articles and information on recently published books and dissertations. AEA maintains searchable data bases of journal article and book citations classified by JEL subject codes. There are 19 main categories, each of which... more

Articles in economics journals are usually classified according to the system originated by the Journal of Economic Literature (JEL). The JEL is published quarterly by the American Economic Association (AEA) and contains survey articles and information on recently published books and dissertations. AEA maintains searchable data bases of journal article and book citations classified by JEL subject codes. There are 19 main categories, each of which have numerous subcategories and subsubcategories. The primary codes are: Category:General economics JEL: A1 - General Economics JEL: A2 - Economics Education and Teaching of Economics JEL: A3 - Collective Works Category:Schools of economic thought and methodology JEL: B0 - General JEL: B1 - History of Economic Thought through 1925 JEL: B2 - History of Economic Thought since 1925 JEL: B3 - History of Thought: Individuals JEL: B4 - Economic methodology JEL: B5 - Current Heterodox Approaches Category:Mathematical and quantitative methods ... less