WORLD DEVELOPMENT
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Aims and Scope
World Development is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering development studies. The journal was established in 1973 and is published by Elsevier. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 3.869. It was ranked 32/347 in economics and 5/55 in planning and development. Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1973
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FAQs
Since when has WORLD DEVELOPMENT been publishing? 
The WORLD DEVELOPMENT has been publishing since 1973 till date.
How frequently is the WORLD DEVELOPMENT published?
WORLD DEVELOPMENT is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
The publisher of WORLD DEVELOPMENT is PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
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How can I view the journal metrics of WORLD DEVELOPMENT on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
The eISSN number is 1873-5991 and pISSN number is 0305-750X for WORLD DEVELOPMENT.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Empowerment, Climate change, Food security, Renewable energy, Supply chain, Well-being, Wage, Conceptual model, Foreign direct investment, Instrumental variable, Randomized controlled trial, Collective action, Poverty reduction, Gender equality, Unintended consequences, Public sector, Sustainable development, Economic growth, Agricultural extension, Sanitation.
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