About the UCL Journal of Economics
The UCL Journal of Economics is the official peer-reviewed, student-run journal of the UCL Department of Economics. In line with UCL’s philosophy of a research focused approach to education, it aims to provide a platform for undergraduate economists at UCL and worldwide to showcase their rigorous economic research, regardless of background or previous experience.
The journal adds value to students at UCL by offering a chance to extend the research they undertake within and outside university modules. It will always be free to read and submit papers to us and we aim to maintain high standards of content, editing, and peer-review to uphold the reputation of our authors. We believe this makes the journal an important institution for undergraduate students across the world.
We publish one issue a year, to which any undergraduate student can submit a paper for consideration.
The journal is now open to submissions for Volume V (September 2026).
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • October 2026
Introductions & Foreword
UCL Research Papers
A Structural Theory of the Willingness-to-Pay Gap: Valuation and Behaviour in Climate Mitigation
- Mr Haochen Ni
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • October 2026
Will China Avoid Japanification? An Empirical Analysis of China’s Total Factor Productivity Growth Determinants at the National and Provincial Level
- Mr Javier Torre de Silva
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • October 2026
Neural Evidence and Behavioural Welfare Economics: When Can Neuroeconomics Inform Policy?
- Mr Louis Yiven Zhu
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • October 2026
Explore Econ Research Papers
Control Over Resources and Women's Political Empowerment: Evidence from Brazil
- Charyl Kong
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • October 2026
Non-UCL Research Papers
Latest News Posts
Launch of Issue 1 of the UJE
Posted by UJE Student Management Team on 2022-08-25
The UJE team is proud to announce the release of its very first issue after a year of work in its preparation. The first issue of the UCL Journal of Economics has no set theme, something that speaks of the versatility within the field and of the journal itself. Our inaugural issue includes fourteen thought provoking papers written by authors from across the world. These papers have been written [...]
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