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RePEc
RePEc indexes economics research, including working papers, journal articles, books, software and related services.
About RePEc
RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) is a free, crowd-sourced initiative that indexes economics and related field research, including working papers, journal articles, books, book chapters, software components, and associated services. It aggregates machine-readable metadata from thousands of contributing publishers and providers, who host their own publication records that are mirrored across RePEc's public platforms.
Users can search and browse the full indexed database via the IDEAS and EconPapers services, access author profiles, citation data, new paper alerts, institutional directories, and usage statistics, or reuse the public domain data for academic research, impact evaluation, and other purposes via available API access.
Key features
- Indexes economics research including working papers, articles, books, software
- Free search and browse of full database via IDEAS and EconPapers
- Author profile creation and work linkage via RePEc Author Service
- Free email, RSS, and X notifications for new working papers via NEP
- Citation analysis and usage statistics for indexed items and authors
- Public domain data available for reuse via API access
Best for: Economics researchers, authors, academic institutions, and readers seeking free access to indexed economics research and related metrics.
Good for
- All core services are free for all users with no central fees
- Aggregates research from over 2000 contributing publishers and providers
- Indexed bibliographic data is in the public domain for unrestricted reuse
Watch out for
- Coverage is limited to economics and related research fields
- Authors with non-participating publishers must manually upload works to MPRA, subject to copyright rules
- Service maintenance and data contributions rely on volunteer and sponsor support
RePEc at a glance
- Website
- repec.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Papers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RePEc FAQ
Is RePEc free to use?
Yes, all core RePEc services are free for all users, as the initiative has no central expenses.
How can I create a profile for my economics works?
Use the RePEc Author Service to register and maintain a profile that links to your indexed works.
Can I use RePEc data for my own research or projects?
Yes, RePEc bibliographic data is in the public domain, and instructions for API access are available.
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