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Games
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Games

2073-4336

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/games

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 560 7 11 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 38
Documents by Best Scientists*: 45
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 24
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.258
Impact Factor: 0.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Games?

Games covers a variety of subjects, including Microeconomics, Mathematical economics, Game theory, Nash equilibrium and Social psychology. Games connects research in Microeconomics with the related topic of Private information retrieval. Games features Mathematical economics research that overlaps with concepts in Rationality.

Topics like Dictator game and Affect (psychology) are tackled as part of the discussions on Social psychology. Dictator game research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Social preferences and Dictator. Repeated game and Non-cooperative game are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

Games focuses on Public good as well as the interrelated topic of Social dilemma.

  • Microeconomics (27.34%)
  • Mathematical economics (23.71%)
  • Game theory (11.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to Adaptive Dynamics (79 citations)
  • Can We Predict the Winner in a Market with Network Effects? Competition in Cryptocurrency Market (79 citations)
  • A Choice Prediction Competition for Market Entry Games: An Introduction (77 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Games:

The published articles focus largely on the fields of Mathematical economics, Evolutionary game theory, Game theory, Microeconomics and Social dilemma. The most cited publications with studies in Mathematical economics featured incorporate elements of Evolutionary dynamics and Network formation. The Game theory studies presented in the most cited papers encompass related topics like Repeated game and also examine its connection to subjects such as Baseline (configuration management).

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

  • Law
  • Statistics
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in Games are Microeconomics, Mathematical economics, Nash equilibrium, Public good and Social psychology. The journal tackles studies in Control (management) and the interrelated subject of Dilemma to gain insights into Microeconomics. Games facilitates discussions on Mathematical economics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Function (mathematics) and Stability (learning theory).

Games explores topics in Nash equilibrium which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Mechanism (sociology), Pareto principle and Differential game. The main emphasis of the journal is the research on Public good, emphasizing the topic of Free rider problem. The research on Social psychology discussed in Games draws on the closely related field of Punishment.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Evolution of Networks and Local Public Good Provision: A Potential Approach (3 citations)
  • Algorithm for Computing Approximate Nash Equilibrium in Continuous Games with Application to Continuous Blotto (2 citations)
  • Collaboration and Gender Focality in Stag Hunt Bargaining (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 Games (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Werner Güth (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Isamu Okada (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kjell Hausken (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Ana Mauleon (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Vincent Vannetelbosch (4 papers) published 1 paper 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 Games (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Max Planck Society (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Université catholique de Louvain (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Lausanne (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (4 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, 90.54% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 28.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 28.57% 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 Opportunities in Game Theory and Economics

Acquiring expertise in game theory and economics opens doors to various career opportunities. From positions in academia, market research, investment banking, to business analysis, this recurring theme in games could result in a multitude of career possibilities. Students interested in pursuing a career in this field are advised to gain a strong foundation in mathematics, economics, and social psychology.

However, the route to career success begins with choosing the right educational path. Those interested in game theory should consider undertaking a degree in economics, mathematics or social sciences with an strong emphasis on game theory and related subjects. Along with a strong theoretical understanding, hands-on experience is also highly important, and prospective students should ensure their choice of education offers the opportunity for internships, practical projects or research initiatives.

For potential students in the Minnesota area, it may be beneficial to consider some of the best accounting schools in Minnesota. While the focus might weigh heavily on accounting principles, many of these schools also provide comprehensive courses in economics and mathematics that contribute significantly towards a robust understanding of game theory.

By choosing the correct educational path and focusing on the right subjects, students can gear themselves for an enriching career in economics, mathematics, social psychology, and the captivating world of game theory.

Top Publications

  • EU Demand for Defense, 1990–2019: A Strategic Spatial Approach

    Justin George;Todd Sandler

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • An Experimental Study of Strategic Voting and Accuracy of Verdicts with Sequential and Simultaneous Voting

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Centralized versus Decentralized Cleanup of River Water Pollution: An Application to the Ganges

    (2023)
    4 Citations
  • Competition and Innovation in Markets with Technology Leaders

    (2021)
    3 Citations
  • Trust and trustworthiness in corrupted economic environments

    Leonardo Becchetti;Luca Corazzini;Vittorio Pelligra

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • Information Disclosure through Technology Licensing

    Arijit Mukherjee;Aniruddha Bagchi

    (2020)
    1 Citations

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