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Empirica
H-index 9

Empirica

0340-8744

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10663

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 279 24 30 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 26
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 38
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.576
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Empirica?

Public finance, European integration, Macroeconomics, Monetary economics and Labour economics are the subjects of interest in Empirica. Empirica focuses on Public finance but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Wage, Econometrics, International economics, Fiscal policy and Unemployment. The research on Econometrics discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Order (exchange).

The study on Fiscal policy presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Debt. Empirica explores issues in European integration which can be linked to other research areas like Public economics, Economic policy, International trade, Economy and Productivity. More specifically, the research on Monetary economics in the journal is related to Monetary policy.

  • Public finance (71.34%)
  • European integration (43.20%)
  • Macroeconomics (20.34%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Economic Integration and FDI: An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Investment in the EU and in Central and Eastern Europe (277 citations)
  • The relationship between insurance and economic growth in Europe: a theoretical and empirical analysis (170 citations)
  • Cyclical asymmetry in fiscal variables in the EU (148 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Empirica:

The journal publications cover a variety of subjects, including Public finance, European integration, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Monetary economics. Issues in Public finance were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Wage, Labour economics, Fiscal policy, Monetary policy and Debt. The most cited articles with studies in European integration featured incorporate elements of Panel data, Social security, International economics, Member states and International trade.

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

  • World War II
  • Macroeconomics
  • Finance

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Public finance, European integration, Monetary economics, Productivity and Econometrics. While Public finance is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Business cycle, Demographic economics, Short run, Order (exchange) and Debt. The research on European integration tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Wage, Labour economics, Development economics and Welfare.

While work presented in Empirica provided substantial information on Monetary economics, it also covered topics in Volatility (finance), Financial market and Credibility. Productivity research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Tertiary sector of the economy, Data envelopment analysis, Convergence (economics) and Product (business). The studies on Econometrics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Equity (finance) and Unemployment.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Uncertainty indicators based on expectations of business and consumer surveys (6 citations)
  • Total factor productivity, its components and drivers (4 citations)
  • Self-employment by gender in the EU: convergence and clusters (3 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 Empirica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gerhard Thury (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Reinhard Neck (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Fritz Breuss (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert Holzmann (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mohsen Bahmani-Oskooee (14 papers) published 3 papers 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 Empirica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Austrian Institute of Economic Research (73 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Vienna University of Economics and Business (42 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Vienna (40 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Graz (16 papers) published 1 paper 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, 17.86% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.26% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.57% of all publications and 43.48% 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 Oppportunities with Knowledge in Research Topics at Empirica

A deep understanding and knowledge in the discussed topics like Public finance, European integration, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics can lead to exciting career opportunities. For many of these roles, a relevant degree is crucial. For instance, with a degree in accounting, you could work as an Economic Consultant advising government bodies on issues about public finance or you could pursue a career in academia or private sector as a Market Research Analyst or Economic Analyst. In Alabama, many universities offer some of the best accounting programs in Alabama. These programs not only equip students with knowledge specific to the field but also provide training on related subjects covered in this journal such as public finance, monetary economics among others. Some common job roles you could consider after completing a degree in accounting are Financial Consultant, Financial Manager, Tax Accountant, and Auditor. These roles often involve working with public finances, handling fiscal policies, and understanding the concepts of macroeconomics and econometrics. So, expand your horizons and consider a career that merges research and real-world practice. Your studies could lead to an exciting, dynamic career in finance and economics.

Top Publications

  • Cutting through the value chain: the long-run effects of decoupling the East from the West

    (2023)
    70 Citations
  • Is there really hysteresis in the OECD unemployment rates? New evidence using a Fourier panel unit root test

    Tolga Omay;Tolga Omay;Muhammad Shahbaz;Chris Stewart

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Asymmetric cointegration and the J-curve: evidence from commodity trade between Turkey and EU

    Mohsen Bahmani-Oskooee;Nazif Durmaz

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Asymmetric J-curve: evidence from UK-German commodity trade

    Mohsen Bahmani-Oskooee;Huseyin Karamelikli

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Self-employment by gender in the EU: convergence and clusters

    João Ricardo Faria;Juan Carlos Cuestas;Juan Carlos Cuestas;Luis Gil-Alana;Estefania Mourelle

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Exchange rate volatility and Turkey–EU commodity trade: an asymmetry analysis

    Mohsen Bahmani-Oskooee;Nazif Durmaz

    (2021)
    12 Citations

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