Jeg Submission

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name: jeg-submission
description: Use when running the final Journal of Economic Growth submission preflight through Springer Nature, including abstract length, title-page metadata, LaTeX or Word source files, declarations, data availability, and Open Choice fee checks.
---

# Submission Preflight (jeg-submission)

## When to trigger

- Submitting to JEG this week
- Checking Springer Nature file and metadata requirements
- Confirming no submission fee, optional APC, declarations, and source files

## Preflight checklist

- [ ] Submission portal: Springer Nature "Submit manuscript" path for journal 10887
- [ ] Abstract is 150-250 words
- [ ] Title page includes author details, ORCID, corresponding-author email,
      abstract, 4-6 keywords, JEL codes, and Statements/Declarations
- [ ] Editable source files provided: LaTeX preferred, Word accepted
- [ ] Data Availability Statement included
- [ ] Author Contribution and Competing Interest information ready
- [ ] LLM use disclosed if applicable; LLM not listed as author
- [ ] Subscription route chosen unless Open Choice APC is intentionally selected
- [ ] APC amount and editor facts re-verified on live Springer pages

## Output format

```text
[Files] tex/docx + pdf + figures + bib
[Metadata] abstract / keywords / JEL / ORCID
[Declarations] DAS / contributions / competing interests / LLM
[Fees] no submission fee; OA APC only if chosen
[Next step] submit or fix listed gaps
```