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rje-review-process

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Use to understand and plan around The RAND Journal of Economics (RJE) review pipeline — the upfront editor screen (possible desk reject), peer review by two anonymous referees, and a final read by the handling Editor. Sets expectations and shapes a submission that clears the first screen.

When to use

• understand RJE review pipeline
• plan around editor screen
• decide how to pitch cover letter
• front-load contribution
• gauge desk-reject risk
• calibrate submission before fee
• anticipate screen on auction paper
• understand referee and editor expectations

When not to use

• general-micro or macro questions
• assuming double-blind review
• treating RJE like a general-interest journal
• defensive or sprawling cover letters

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