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Public Choice Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Public Choice in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Public Choice format

Public Choice is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Fiscal Policies and Political Economy.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Public Choice 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inElectoral Systems and Political Participation Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth Fiscal Policies and Political Economy Game Theory and Voting Systems Local Government Finance and Decentralization
ISSN0048-5829
Citation impact (2-yr)1.85
h-index160
i10-index2,747
Total citations171,261
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereGeorge Mason University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Public Choice per year

82
2014
89
2015
87
2016
99
2017
134
2018
136
2019
96
2020
77
2021
86
2022
97
2023
123
2024
110
2025

Citation impact of Public Choice by publication year

1.5K
2014
1.8K
2015
2.1K
2016
1.4K
2017
2.2K
2018
2.2K
2019
1.3K
2020
671
2021
445
2022
793
2023
363
2024
156
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Public Choice

Public Choice template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Public Choice format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Public Choice template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Public Choice use?
Public Choice uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Public Choice 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Public Choice?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Public Choice document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Public Choice template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Public Choice format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Public Choice?
Public Choice is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Public Choice template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Public Choice PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Public Choice template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Public Choice template cost?
You can start writing in the Public Choice template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Public Choice PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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