Journal profile
Kozgazdasag
ISSN 1788-0696 · eISSN 2939-8711 · Corvinus University of Budapest · Hungary
Kozgazdasag: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 21 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Kozgazdasag is published by Corvinus University of Budapest. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies, Economic Theory and Institutions and Economic Theory and Policy, together about 24.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Köz-gazdaság - Review of Economic Theory and Policy (ISSN: 1788-0696, E-ISSN: 2939-8711) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Corvinus University of Budapest, with a quarterly release schedule. Since its inception in 2006, the journal has been committed to exploring how economic theories can shape real-world policy decisions, addressing challenges and opportunities in diverse economic environments. The journal promotes interdisciplinary research that integrates economic theories with insights from related disciplines, providing a holistic understanding of complex economic issues. Additionally, the journal emphasizes methodological and empirical studies focusing on the design, implementation, and evaluation of economic policies across different contexts and geographical regions.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief László TrautmannPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Hungary 21, Austria 3, United Kingdom 2, Romania 2, United States 1 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational StudiesSocial Sciences12.5%
- Economic Theory and InstitutionsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.7%
- Economic Theory and PolicyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.6%
- Economic Growth and ProductivityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.4%
- Post-Communist Economic and Political TransitionSocial Sciences5.2%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences5%
- Higher Education Governance and DevelopmentSocial Sciences5%
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Dimensions, MATARKA, Crossref, EconBiz, EBSCO, MTMT, ROAD, Scilit, BasePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.24OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 472 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 24 | 40 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 50 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 63 |
| 2022 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
| 2021 | 85 | 85 | 35 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 21 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 21 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted4
- book reviewsThe Book Reviews section presents critical evaluations of recently published books in economic theory and policy, offering concise summaries and assessments. Au…Length not stated
- editorialEditorials accompanying special issues fulfil the role of introducing the central theme and summarizing the findings delineated in the individual articles. This…Length not stated
- essaysThe Essays section offers insightful analyses and reflections on key issues and debates within the field. Authors present nuanced perspectives, theoretical insi…Length not stated
- interviewsThe Interviews section offers in-depth discussions with prominent figures, scholars, and policymakers. Interviewees explore their perspectives and experiences, …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Self-archiving
- Publication ethics
No duplicate publication Model summary
The journal exclusively considers manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not concurrently under review by another scholarly, peer-reviewed journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access model; all content freely accessible. Model summary
The complete texts of all content featured in the journal are freely accessible, adhering to an open-access model.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Stages of the Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Authors are mandated to submit their manuscripts via email attachments to either journal@retp.eu or koz.gazdasag.bce@gmail.com. The editorial team reviews all submissions to ensure alignment with the journal's focus and scope. Inappropriate papers are promptly declined. Submitted articles deemed suitable undergo a comprehensive double-blind review process. The reviewers' evaluation encompasses an …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Manuscripts that have not undergone a peer review process, appearing on personal or institutional websites or preprint servers, presented at conferences, or made available through other informal communication channels are not deemed instances of prior publication. Consequently, we accept submissions that have been previously available in these formats.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Articles archived in Corvinus Research repository; all articles from 2006 onwards available on website. Model summary
Articles published in the journal are archived in the Corvinus Research repository, overseen by the Central Library of Corvinus University of Budapest. Additionally, all articles from 2006 onwards are available on our website.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Corvinus University of Budapest
- Country or region
- Hungary
- Language
- English, Hungarian
- ISSN
- 1788-0696
- Electronic ISSN
- 2939-8711
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 21, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kozgazdasag
How long does peer review take at Kozgazdasag?
Authors report an average review time of about 21 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Kozgazdasag based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hungary (21), Austria (3) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Kozgazdasag?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Kozgazdasag is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Kozgazdasag open access, and what is the APC?
Kozgazdasag is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .