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Comparative economic studies
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Comparative economic studies

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

https://www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/41294

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 278 24 32 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 26
Documents by Best Scientists*: 33
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 31
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.495
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Comparative Economic Studies?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Planned economy, Emerging markets, State ownership, Institutional economics and Market economy. The journal explores issues in Planned economy which can be linked to other research areas like Economic reform, Economic policy, Innovation economics, Mixed economy and Economic expansion. The journal addresses concerns in Innovation economics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Economic sector and Rural economics.

The Emerging markets study which was featured in Comparative Economic Studies aims to expound on the research in Macroeconomics. Inflation is a major topic of Macroeconomics research presented in it. While work presented in it provided substantial information on State ownership, it also covered topics in Monetary policy, Labour economics, Restructuring and Financial system.

Some problems in Institutional economics that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Economic system, Schools of economic thought, Economic history and Political economy. Currency is a key component of Monetary economics research discussed in Comparative Economic Studies.

  • Planned economy (64.77%)
  • Emerging markets (61.49%)
  • State ownership (60.78%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Bank Regulations are Changing: For Better or Worse? (284 citations)
  • Efficiency of Banks in Croatia: A DEA Approach (238 citations)
  • Institutions Matter in Transition, But So Do Policies (191 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Comparative Economic Studies:

The journal papers mostly deal with topics like Emerging markets, Planned economy, State ownership, Institutional economics and Market economy. The Emerging markets study featured in the published articles falls within the wider field of Macroeconomics. The published articles hold forums on Planned economy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Economic reform, China, Economic policy, Economy and Recession.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mostly deals with topics like Monetary economics, International economics, Panel data, Financial system and Politics. Business cycle, Emerging markets and Transition economy are some topics wherein Monetary economics research discussed in Comparative Economic Studies have an impact. Emerging markets research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Minimum wage, Economic interventionism, Market failure, Stimulus (economics) and Unemployment.

It holds forums on International economics that merges themes from other disciplines such as Legislation and Democracy, Democratization. In addition to Financial system research, Comparative Economic Studies aims to explore topics under Credibility, Distortion (economics), Financial crisis and Corruption. Attendees of the journal participated in discussions that delve into both Planned economy and Negative relationship.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Local Skill Development from China’s Engagement in Africa: Comparative Evidence from the Construction Sector in Ghana (2 citations)
  • Under Which Condition Does the Democratization of the Arab World Improve FDI (1 citations)
  • Designing Labor Market Institutions in Emerging Market and Developing Economies: A Review of Evidence and IMF Policy Advice (1 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 Comparative Economic Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jozef M van Brabant (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul Wachtel (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Boris Vujčić (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Martin C Spechler (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ali M. Kutan (11 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 Comparative Economic Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Indiana University (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • International Monetary Fund (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • National Australia Bank (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • World Bank (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • New York University (26 papers) absent 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, 16.22% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.90% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.68% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.35% of all publications and 58.06% 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.

The best academic institutions for studying Economic Sciences

The study and understanding of economic principles and theories are directly tied to the academic institutions providing the education. One such academic discipline closely related to the topics addressed in the Comparative Economics Journal is Accounting. Some of the top ranked institutions providing accounting programs in Minnesota have been known to integrate teachings on economic principles and theories into their curriculum. Minnesota's higher education institutions, renowned for their rigorous and comprehensive programs, inspire and equip the next generation of accountants and economists with the skills necessary to navigate the complex world of finance and economics. Each of the best accounting programs in Minnesota thoroughly covers a variety of concentrations within the field of accounting, including areas such as audited financial statements, cost accounting, taxation, and information systems. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that the students graduating from these best blended programs are well-prepared for the diverse and complex challenges they'll face in the economic industry. To sum up, the value of quality education in preparing economists and accountants for the real-world challenges cannot be overstated. Minnesota's higher education institutions are playing a critical role in shaping the future of these professionals.

Top Publications

  • Moving Beyond Lewis: Employment and Wage Trends in China’s High- and Low-Skilled Industries and the Emergence of an Era of Polarization

    Scott Rozelle;Yiran Xia;Dimitris Friesen;Bronson Vanderjack

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Taxation and Public Spending Efficiency: An International Comparison

    António Afonso;João Tovar Jalles;João Tovar Jalles;Ana Venâncio

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • On the Determinants of the Okun’s Law: New Evidence from Time-Varying Estimates

    Davide Furceri;João Tovar Jalles;Prakash Loungani

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Fiscal Consolidation, Social Sector Expenditures and Twin Deficit Hypothesis: Evidence from Emerging and Middle-Income Countries

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • COVID-19, Seignorage, Quantitative Easing and the Fiscal-Monetary Nexus.

    Alex Cukierman

    (2021)
    13 Citations

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