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Questions about Population and Development Review

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the Population and Development Review begin its publication?

The Population and Development Review began its life in 1975. The journal started as a quarterly publication under the banner of Wiley-Blackwell.

Who served as co-editor for the Population and Development Review from 2008 to 2012?

Geoffrey McNicoll worked alongside Paul Demeny during the final years of their tenure between 2008 and 2012. Landis MacKellar took over the role starting in 2013 and continued through 2021.

What is the current impact factor of the Population and Development Review?

Journal Citation Reports assigned an impact factor of 4.6 to this publication in 2023. That score places it first out of 49 journals listed under the category Demography.

Which editors currently lead the Population and Development Review?

Current leadership rests with Raya Muttarak and Joshua Wilde. Their names appear on every recent cover page.

How does the Population and Development Review connect research to policy?

Early editors sought to connect academic research directly to government action without losing scientific rigor. The journal includes practical data that policymakers can use immediately to design better social programs based on real data.