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Questions about Population and Development Review

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What is Population and Development Review and who publishes it?

Population and Development Review is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Population Council. It covers population studies and the relationships between population and economic, environmental, and social change, as well as related public policy thinking. It was established in 1975.

Who are the current editors of Population and Development Review?

Population and Development Review is currently co-edited by Raya Muttarak and Joshua Wilde. The previous co-editor was Landis MacKellar, who served from 2013 to 2021.

What is the impact factor of Population and Development Review?

Population and Development Review has a 2023 impact factor of 4.6, according to the Journal Citation Reports. It ranks first out of 49 journals in the Demography category and 7th out of 217 journals in the Sociology category.

When was Population and Development Review founded?

Population and Development Review was established in 1975. Paul Demeny served as its editor from that founding year through 2012, a tenure of nearly four decades.

What types of content does Population and Development Review publish?

The journal publishes original research articles, commentaries, data and perspectives on statistics, archival documents on population issues, book reviews, and official documents from population agencies or related organizations.

How does Population and Development Review rank among demography journals?

Population and Development Review ranks first out of 49 journals in the Demography category, based on its 2023 impact factor of 4.6. It also ranks 7th out of 217 journals in the broader Sociology category.