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Journal of Economic Inequality
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Journal of Economic Inequality

1569-1721

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10888

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 182 34 42 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 43
Documents by Best Scientists*: 51
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 51
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.294
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Economic Inequality?

Journal of Economic Inequality is mainly concerned with subjects like Public finance, Inequality, Econometrics, Poverty and Economic inequality. The journal addresses concerns in Public finance which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Public economics, Demographic economics, Labour economics and Income distribution, Distribution (economics). It tackles research works in Demographic economics as well as Household income.

The work on Labour economics presented in Journal of Economic Inequality focuses on Wage in particular. Income distribution studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Macroeconomics. The studies in Inequality featured incorporate elements of Earnings and Mathematical economics.

It explores issues in Econometrics which can be linked to other research areas like Index (economics), Ranking, Statistics and Lorenz curve. Issues in Poverty were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Consumption (economics) and Development economics. Studies on Income inequality metrics discussed in it link to the field of Social inequality.

  • Public finance (68.82%)
  • Inequality (41.25%)
  • Econometrics (26.05%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Measurement of Multidimensional Poverty (959 citations)
  • Decomposition procedures for distributional analysis: a unified framework based on the Shapley value (606 citations)
  • Multidimensional deprivation: contrasting social welfare and counting approaches (557 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Economic Inequality:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Public finance, Inequality, Econometrics, Poverty and Income distribution. While the published papers focused on Public finance, they were also able to explore topics like Economic growth, Development economics and Labour economics. The journal articles tackle research in Income inequality metrics and Economic inequality as part of the general discipline of Inequality, however, they also discuss concepts in Latin Americans.

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

  • Statistics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Public finance, Inequality, Demographic economics, Economic inequality and Income distribution. The work on Public finance tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Poverty, Wage, Econometrics and Distribution (economics). It focused on works that combine different research areas such as Inequality and Household income.

The research on Demographic economics featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Earnings, Unemployment and Human capital. In addition to Economic inequality research, it aims to explore topics under Microeconomics and Perceived cost. The journal explores issues in Income distribution which can be linked to other research areas like Inequity aversion and Financial crisis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Which workers bear the burden of social distancing (6 citations)
  • Intergenerational transmission of lockdown consequences: prognosis of the longer-run persistence of COVID-19 in Latin America. (2 citations)
  • The Income Gradient in Mortality during the Covid-19 Crisis: Evidence from Belgium. (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 Journal of Economic Inequality (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Peter J. Lambert (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ravi Kanbur (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • François Bourguignon (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francisco H. G. Ferreira (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Frank Cowell (8 papers) published 2 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 Journal of Economic Inequality (based on the number of publications) are:

  • World Bank (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • London School of Economics and Political Science (21 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Essex (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 6.38% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.27% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.18% of all publications and 50.00% 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.

How to Contribute to the Journal of Economic Inequality?

Contributing to the Journal of Economic Inequality provides a unique opportunity for researchers and economists to influence discussions on important topics such as Public Finance, Inequality, Econometrics, and Poverty. If you are considering becoming a contributor, there are several steps to take. Firstly, you must ensure that your research aligns with the journal's areas of interest, which largely focuses on the multidimensional aspects of economic inequality. Secondly, aim to contribute original research that provides significant insights into the field. Publications that challenge conventional wisdom or provide new models or theories are highly valued.

Additionally, your research should apply rigorous methodologies and present compelling empirical evidence to support your arguments. If your research is grounded in a specific geographic context, such as Kentucky, be sure to include relevant local data and observations. Indeed, conducting comparative or case study research can be extremely valuable for understanding the complexities of economic inequality.

Furthermore, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can provide invaluable expertise and perspective in analyzing public finances and economic inequality. This professional qualification equips you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial management practices, which are all crucial aspects of economic inequality research. To learn more about becoming a CPA, you can refer to this comprehensive guide on how to be a CPA in Kentucky.

Finally, always ensure your paper adheres to all submission guidelines and is submitted within the stipulated deadline. Contributions to the Journal of Economic Inequality is more than just an opportunity to share your research; it is a chance to influence policy debates and inspire future research on economic inequality.

Top Publications

  • Did the UK policy response to Covid-19 protect household incomes?

    Mike Brewer;Iva Valentinova Tasseva

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • The fall in income inequality during COVID-19 in four European countries.

    Andrew E. Clark;Conchita D’Ambrosio;Anthony Lepinteur

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Does foreign aid reduce poverty? A dynamic panel data analysis for sub-Saharan African countries

    Edmore Mahembe;Nicholas Mbaya Odhiambo

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Is that really a Kuznets curve? Turning points for income inequality in China

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Missing Top Income Recipients

    (2022)
    22 Citations

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