The Journal of International Economics is a peer-reviewed

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 academic journal

Academic journal

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 in the field of economics

Economics

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. The journal publishes articles on both theoretical and empirical aspects of international economics. Various topics covered include trade patterns, commercial policy, international institutions, exchange rates, open economy macroeconomics, international finance, and international factor mobility.

Beginning in February of 2000 the journal initiated the Bhagwati Award, named in honor of Jagdish Bhagwati

Jagdish Bhagwati

Jagdish Natwarlal Bhagwati is an Indian-American economist and professor of economics and law at Columbia University. He is well known for his research in international trade and for his advocacy of free trade....

. The award is given biannually to the best article appearing in the journal in the preceding two years. The monetary value of the award is $1,000.