The Journal of Regional Economics (JRE) provides a focal point for the publication of research in the rapidly expanding field of regional economics. JRE welcomes theoretical and empirical papers that bring to bear careful analytical technique on important questions related to regional issues. The Journal encourages ground-breaking research in theoretical and applied regional economics, especially the analysis of innovation regional theory and hot regional issues.

Benefits to authors

• The journal is a Gold Open Access journal, online readers don't have to pay any fee. All Article Processing Charges (APCs) are waived until the end of 2026.
• It is the first step of the JRE Contribution Reward Program. We will set up the Best Paper and the Best Reviewer Award later.