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Annual Review of Economics
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Annual Review of Economics

1941-1383

Published by: Annual Reviews

https://www.annualreviews.org/journal/economics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 49 81 66 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 86
Documents by Best Scientists*: 70
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 21
SCIMAGO H-index: 84
SCIMAGO SJR: 8.094
Impact Factor: 11.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annual Review of Economics?

The main research concerns discussed in Annual Review of Economics are Econometrics, Microeconomics, Public economics, Macroeconomics and Positive economics. Topics in Econometrics explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Estimator, Estimation, Inference and Identification (information). The journal facilitates discussions on Microeconomics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Welfare and Human capital.

  • Econometrics (14.81%)
  • Microeconomics (12.04%)
  • Public economics (9.88%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Gravity Model (532 citations)
  • Power Laws in Economics and Finance (495 citations)
  • Microeconomics of technology adoption (450 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annual Review of Economics:

The most cited papers investigate studies in Empirical evidence, Public economics, Incentive, Economic growth and Microeconomics. Aside from investigating topics in Developing country under Economic growth, the journal papers also explore concepts in Early life. The published papers address concerns in Microeconomics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Minimum wage, Welfare and Relevance (law).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Statistics
  • Microeconomics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Annual Review of Economics mainly tackles studies in Econometrics, Monetary economics, Welfare, Incentive and Focus (computing). In addition to Econometrics research, it aims to explore topics under Test (assessment), Human capital, Bayesian probability and Dynamic stochastic general equilibrium. Inflation research are fields of study within Monetary economics but they also intertwine with concepts in Intensive and extensive properties.

The studies in Welfare featured incorporate elements of Sufficient statistic and Free trade. Research in Incentive tackled falls within the umbrella of Microeconomics. The overlapping concepts between Enforcement and Moral hazard are the key highlights of Microeconomics study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Why Does Globalization Fuel Populism? Economics, Culture, and the Rise of Right-Wing Populism (11 citations)
  • Sufficient Statistics Revisited (3 citations)
  • Uncertainty Spillovers for Markets and Policy (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Annual Review of Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Esteban Rossi-Hansberg (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Abhijit Banerjee (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen J. Redding (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hyun Song Shin (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Timothy Besley (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Annual Review of Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Bureau of Economic Research (75 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (31 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Economic Policy Institute (26 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Chicago (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 66.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 0.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Pathways in Economics

Given the range of research topics and real-world applications discussed in the Annual Review of Economics, pursuing a career in economics can provide a wealth of opportunities. From macroeconomics and microeconomics to public economics and econometrics, the field of economics encompasses various facets to shape governmental policies, corporate strategies, and societal understanding. Potential career pathways include roles in academia, consultancy, private corporations, and governmental bodies.

An important professional designation in the field of economics, particularly for those interested in finance and accounting, is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Becoming a CPA not only elevates your profile as an industry professional but also provides an opportunity to apply economic principles in the field of accounting and finance.

The pathway to becoming a CPA in Delaware, for example, includes specific educational and experiential requirements. In terms of education, aspirants need to complete 150 semester hours of college coursework, focusing on accounting and business courses. After fulfilling the educational criteria, the next step is to pass the Uniform CPA Examination, a comprehensive test covering auditing, business concepts, financial accounting, and regulation.

Once the exam is passed, the final requirement is gaining professional experience, which usually involves working under the supervision of an existing CPA for a specified period. Detailed information about how to become a CPA, including nuances related to specific states such as Delaware, can be a beneficial resource for economics students and professionals. You can learn more about how to be a CPA in Delaware here.

In summary, the field of economics provides a plethora of research potential and professional opportunities, and becoming a CPA can be a rewarding career pathway for economics aficionados.

Top Publications

  • Political Effects of the Internet and Social Media

    Ekaterina Zhuravskaya;Maria Petrova;Ruben Enikolopov

    (2020)
    433 Citations
  • Risks and global supply chains: What we know and what we need to know

    Richard Baldwin;Rebecca Freeman

    (2021)
    142 Citations
  • Social Identity, Group Behavior, and Teams

    Gary Charness;Yan Chen;Yan Chen

    (2020)
    124 Citations
  • Central Bank Digital Currencies: Motives, Economic Implications, and the Research Frontier

    (2022)
    118 Citations
  • Systemic Risk in Financial Networks: A Survey

    Matthew O. Jackson;Matthew O. Jackson;Agathe Pernoud

    (2021)
    107 Citations

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