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ier-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a question is broad and rigorous enough for an International Economic Review (IER) manuscript, and which branch (theory / structural-macro / econometric method / applied micro) frames it. Tests fit and scope; it does not invent evidence or citations.

When to use

• deciding if a question is general-interest
• testing if a question clears IER's broad-rigor bar
• confirming theory fit for IER
• choosing between IER, Econometrica/QE, top-5, and field journals
• sharpening the research question
• running generality, two-referee, and sibling tests

When not to use

• inventing evidence
• inventing citations

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