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International Tax and Public Finance
H-index 11

International Tax and Public Finance

0927-5940

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10797

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 180 38 47 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 44
Documents by Best Scientists*: 53
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 58
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.602
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Tax and Public Finance?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Public finance, Microeconomics, Tax reform, Value-added tax and Labour economics. The studies on Public finance discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Public economics, Government, Welfare, Monetary economics and Revenue. While work presented in International Tax and Public Finance provided substantial information on Monetary economics, it also covered topics in Tax revenue, Macroeconomics and Capital (economics).

The Microeconomics study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Consumption (economics). Topics in Tax reform explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Tax credit and International economics. The journal explores issues in Value-added tax which can be linked to other research areas like Double taxation, Tax competition, Indirect tax and Ad valorem tax.

International Tax and Public Finance focused on Double taxation research but expanded to cover International taxation. The Indirect tax works featured in it incorporate elements from Tax rate and State income tax. While it focused on Labour economics, it was also able to explore topics like Incentive, Redistribution (cultural anthropology), Subsidy and Unemployment.

  • Public finance (70.96%)
  • Microeconomics (22.27%)
  • Tax reform (21.46%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Environmental Taxation and the “Double Dividend:” A Reader’s Guide (864 citations)
  • Balance Sheets, the Transfer Problem, and Financial Crises (777 citations)
  • Toward A Second-Generation Theory of Fiscal Federalism (694 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Tax and Public Finance:

The main points discussed in the most cited papers deal with Public finance, Value-added tax, Tax reform, Public economics and Indirect tax. The Public finance study featured in the published papers falls within the larger field of Macroeconomics. The published papers explore topics in Value-added tax which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Double taxation, Ad valorem tax and State income tax.

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

  • Law
  • Finance
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Public finance, Monetary economics, Revenue, Government and Microeconomics. Some problems in Public finance that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Capital (economics), Labour economics, Investment (macroeconomics), Debt and Incentive. Concepts in Tax competition, as well as related topics in Public good, are covered in the Capital (economics) research presented in the journal.

The journal focuses on Monetary economics but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Tax revenue, Multinational corporation, Income tax and Internal debt. While the primary focus in International Tax and Public Finance is Revenue, it also dissects topics surrounding International economics and Tax avoidance and Corporate tax as a whole. The featured Government studies mainly concentrate on Politics but also cover areas of interest in Development economics and State (polity).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The impact of taxes on the extensive and intensive margins of FDI (4 citations)
  • The impact of tropical storms on the accumulation and composition of government debt (2 citations)
  • Are survey-based self-employment income underreporting estimates biased? New evidence from matched register and survey data (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 International Tax and Public Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pierre Pestieau (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Clemens Fuest (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robin Boadway (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Helmuth Cremer (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joel Slemrod (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 International Tax and Public Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (44 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • International Monetary Fund (37 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (27 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tilburg University (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (19 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, 7.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.32% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.22% of all publications and 54.05% 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 Public Finance and Taxation

While our discussion so far has focused on the research and academic side of International Tax and Public Finance, it's important to recognize the diverse range of career pathways and opportunities that this field opens up. A deep understanding of these complex subjects can lead to rewarding careers like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Financial Planner, Tax Attorney, Revenue Agent and much more. One particularly prestigious role found in this domain is that of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). To become a CPA, one must meet certain educational requirements and pass the intensive CPA examination as prescribed by the state board. Many factors can influence a CPA's salary, including their degree level, years of experience, and geography. If you're interested in pursuing this career path, be prepared to take on exciting challenges and make major contributions in the world of finance and taxation. In the state of West Virginia, for example, becoming a CPA can be a fruitful career choice. For those looking to pursue a career as a CPA in West Virginia, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the guidelines and prerequisites set by the West Virginia Board of Accountancy. Furthermore, choosing a reputable educational institution may significantly increase your chances of passing the CPA examination. There are numerous quality schools to consider in West Virginia, identified at this link. Attaining strong academic grounding in accounting or finance is one of the initial steps to becoming a successful CPA. Finally, it's important to note that careers in public finance and taxation offer the chance to contribute significantly to public welfare. Whether you’re ensuring the proper flow of public funds, working to create more equitable tax systems, or advising businesses on financial decisions, careers in this field are not just financially rewarding-they're also socially impactful. The world of International Tax and Public Finance is vast and complex. But whether you’re a student, a researcher, a seasoned professional, or somebody considering a career change, hopefully, this discussion has shed light on the industry's most urgent topics and exciting opportunities. How to be a CPA in West Virginia

Top Publications

  • Varieties of VAT pass through

    Dora Benedek;Ruud A. De Mooij;Michael Keen;Philippe Wingender

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Pigou in the 21st Century: a tribute on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Economics of Welfare

    Ottmar Edenhofer;R. Maximilian Franks;Matthias Kalkuhl

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Does public sector inefficiency constrain firm productivity? Evidence from Italian provinces

    Raffaela Giordano;Sergi Lanau;Pietro Tommasino;Petia Topalova

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Modeling fiscal sustainability in dynamic macro-panels with heterogeneous effects: evidence from German federal states

    Lars P. Feld;Ekkehard A. Köhler;Julia Wolfinger

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • The impact of tropical storms on the accumulation and composition of government debt

    Preeya Mohan;Eric Strobl

    (2021)
    18 Citations

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