<p>Most papers I have read in the JPE circulated in form of preprint before (not on arxiv, but this should not be an important point). See for instance <a href="https://ideas.repec.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://ideas.repec.org</a> if you want to find examples of working papers later published in JPE:<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/XQuts.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/XQuts.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>But it is probably better to read the journal's policy before submission.</p>

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Is there an economics equivalent of Arxiv where most people upload their preprint?
PeaBrane
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@PeaBrane: [SSRN](https://www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en/) seems to be gaining popularity as an economics equivalent of arXiv, although the latter also has [its own economics archive](https://arxiv.org/list/econ/).
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<p>I wrote a paper relating the optimal deterrence strategy for crime to concepts on statistical physics, and I am considering submitting the paper to the Journal of Political Economy. I'm wondering if posting the preprint on Arxiv violates the journal's policy, or lowers the chances of my paper being accepted. </p>

<p>I'm not too familiar with the standard practices in the field of economics. Where do people commonly publish their preprints, if at all?</p>

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Can I Upload my Preprint on Arxiv Before Submitting it to JPE
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# Can I Upload my Preprint on Arxiv Before Submitting it to JPE

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-08-31)

I wrote a paper relating the optimal deterrence strategy for crime to concepts on statistical physics, and I am considering submitting the paper to the Journal of Political Economy. I'm wondering if posting the preprint on Arxiv violates the journal's policy, or lowers the chances of my paper being accepted.

I'm not too familiar with the standard practices in the field of economics. Where do people commonly publish their preprints, if at all?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-08-31. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

Most papers I have read in the JPE circulated in form of preprint before (not on arxiv, but this should not be an important point). See for instance <https://ideas.repec.org> if you want to find examples of working papers later published in JPE:[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/XQuts.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/XQuts.png)

But it is probably better to read the journal's policy before submission.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Is there an economics equivalent of Arxiv where most people upload their preprint?  
> **username_2**: @PeaBrane: [SSRN](https://www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en/) seems to be gaining popularity as an economics equivalent of arXiv, although the latter also has [its own economics archive](https://arxiv.org/list/econ/).  

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