It was established in 1974 and is considered the top field journal in development economics.

[1][2][3] Its editor-in-chief from 1985 to 2003 was Pranab Bardhan, who has been the longest-serving JDE editor to date.

Srinivasan, and Lance Taylor as Editors since the journal was established in 1974.

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