These are the key databases for academic journal articles in economics.
They contain peer-reviewed journal articles reviewed by academic experts in the field before they are accepted for publication.
Web of Science Core Collection provides quick, powerful access to the world's leading citation databases. Authoritative, multidisciplinary content covers over 12,000 of the highest impact journals worldwide, including Open Access journals and over 150,000 conference proceedings. You'll find current and retrospective coverage in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities, with coverage to 1900.
Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Delivering a comprehensive overview of the world's research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities, Scopus features smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research.
Find a journal by title, subject or ISSN
There is a number of journal ranking lists that you can consult - some of the most commonly employed are listed here.
For more detailed information and guidance on journal rankings, visit the 'Journal Metrics' section of the 'Research Impact for Business & Economics' guide.
The Library subscribes to extensive collections of online journals, e-books, databases and websites you can access for free, from your laptop and other devices, both on and off campus.
Five minute task - install these web browser extensions and customise your settings to streamline your access to online resources and avoid publisher sites paywalls. These options allow you to access resources for free using your UniMelb login and password.
Install Lean library a free browser extension that helps you to login to sites the Library subscribes to. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge. Highly recommended!
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that unlocks paywalled content using your Unimelb login giving you access papers. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave and Vivaldi.
Install this as well as Lean Library or as an alternative.
Do you want to use Google Scholar to find articles?
Turn on the Find it@UniMelb links in your Google Scholar search results. See the settings instructions