IJLE publishes research in the field of labour economics both on the microeconomic and on the macroeconomic level, in a balanced mix of theory, empirical testing and policy applications.
- Publishes original research studies and documentation on various aspects of labour economics and related subjects
- Provides a high quality platform for both theoretical and applied papers on all aspects of behaviour affecting labour market outcomes Addresses special topics such as “Informal Employment in India and China”, "The Informal Sector in South Asia", "Labour Migration and Development Dynamics in India", “Wages and Earnings in India", "Women and Work", among others
Journal information
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Alakh N. Sharma
- Managing Editor
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- Sarthi Acharya
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 280 days
- Submission to first decision
- 302 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 16,254 (2019)
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Latest issue

Volume 63
Special Issue on Labour Migration and Development
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Journal updates
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COVID-19 and impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
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Announcing a Symposium on Implications of COVID-19 for Labour and Employment in India: Impact, Strategies and Perspectives
Guest Editor: Dev Nathan, Institute for Human Development, Delhi
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Announcement: Special Issue on 'Labour Migration and Development: Past, Present and Future’
Guest Editors:
Ravi Srivastava, Institute for Human Development, India
S. K. Sasikumar, V.V.Giri National Labour Institute, India
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About this journal
- Electronic ISSN
- 0019-5308
- Print ISSN
- 0971-7927
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