Journal Rankings 

The economics journals are grouped into three tiers, with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3.

Tier-1 
Double-blind peer review process
Listed in at least two of the following: EconLit, JEL and SSCI/SCI
A large number of highly respected Editorial Board members.
Impact factor of at least approximately 1.0
Cites per paper of at least 4.0
H-Index of 10 or more

Tier-2Double-blind peer review process
Listing in at least one of EconLit, JEL and SSCI/SCI
Impact factor of 0.5 to less than 1.0
A significant number of highly respected Editorial Board members.
Cites per paper of at least 1.0
H-Index of 5 to less than 10

Tier-3
Double-blind peer review process.
Impact factor of less than 0.5
Respectable Editorial Board members.
Some have regional emphasis of particular relevance to Singapore
Less than 1.0 cite per paper
H-Index less than 5