Academic Journal
Q1Work in the Global Economy
About Work in the Global Economy
Work in the Global Economy is a scholarly journal published by Policy Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.795 and H-index of 11.
Coverage: 2021-2025. Research categories: Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Industrial Relations (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Digital Economy and Work Transformation; Labor Movements and Unions; Employment and Welfare Studies; Global trade, sustainability, and social impact; Migration and Labor Dynamics; Sharing Economy and Platforms.
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