Econometrica Template
Get your Econometrica paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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How to Use the Econometrica Template | A Step-by-Step Guide
Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 10 August, 2026
Submitting to Econometrica goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the Econometrica guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
What is the Econometrica Template?
It is a manuscript shell aligned to Econometrica. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the Econometrica journal page before you draft.
What's actually in an Econometrica submission:
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the Econometrica guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
What separates a clean submission from one that gets kicked back:
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the Econometrica guide for authors before you submit.
What does this Econometrica Template include?
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through the journal's submission system.
Steps to Use This Template with SciSpace Agent
- Click Start Writing on this page. The SciSpace Agent prompt screen opens with the template loaded.
- Use the loaded template, or upload a version your group already uses for Econometrica.
- Edit the prompt with your topic and article type, and note any requirement from the Econometrica guide for authors.
- Run the prompt. The agent drafts into the correct structure and reference style.
- Use View Outputs to verify required statements and formatting are present.
- Export and submit through the journal's submission system.
Econometrica Template Structure at a Glance
| Element | Econometrica requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Unstructured abstract of no more than 150 words. The title page should include an abstract of no more than 150 words, keywords, and full author affiliations (JEL codes are optional) |
| Main text | Papers should be limited to 45 pages, including references and appendices. The font size must be at least 12 points, line spacing at least 1.5, and all margins at least 1.25 inches. These rules apply to the entire manuscript, including references and appendices. Optional supplemental appendix (up to 25 pages) does not count toward the 45-page limit |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | Keywords are required. The guide states that the title page should include 'keywords' but does not specify an exact count or range. JEL codes are optional |
| References | Author-year citation style. The journal uses the econsoc.bst BibTeX style. References are cited in-text as author-year (e.g., \citet{}) and formatted in the bibliography with author name, year, title, journal/book, volume, and pages |
| Peer review | Single-blind. Referee identities and correspondence are never shared with authors, other referees, or Associate Editors. The disclosure information is available to referees |
| Submission | editorialexpress.com/econometrica |
Quick Tips for Using the Econometrica Template
Read the Econometrica guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to Econometrica in under a page.
Best Practices
Skim two or three recent Econometrica papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the Econometrica journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Before You Submit: Final Check
Do one focused pass against the Econometrica guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through the journal's submission system.
