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Journal of Economic Policy Reform
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Journal of Economic Policy Reform

1748-7870

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/gpre20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 286 19 18 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 30
Documents by Best Scientists*: 31
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.793
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Economic Policy Reform?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Macroeconomics, International economics, Finance, Labour economics and Politics. The journal investigates Macroeconomics research which frequently intersects with Monetary economics. Many of the studies tackled connect International economics with a similar field of study like International trade.

Labour economics works presented in Journal of Economic Policy Reform have a specific focus on Wage.

  • Macroeconomics (15.40%)
  • International economics (11.75%)
  • Finance (9.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Private finance for public goods: social impact bonds (128 citations)
  • Beyond market failures: the market creating and shaping roles of state investment banks (120 citations)
  • The institutional, economic and social determinants of local government transparency (113 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Economic Policy Reform:

Corporate governance, Government, Public economics, International trade and Finance are the main subjects of interest in the journal papers. In addition to International trade research, the journal articles aim to explore topics under Quality (business), Globalization, Industrial organization and International economics. The Finance research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on Investment (macroeconomics) and, on occasion, topics in Vocational education and School choice.

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

  • Law
  • China
  • Capitalism

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Bond, Social impact, Monetary policy, Service delivery framework and Public administration. It explores research in Public economics and overlapping concepts in Payment by Results, Welfare, Mechanism (sociology) and Performance pay to expand the discourse in Bond. It primarily dealt with subjects of interest in Service delivery framework but also expanded the discussion to include studies in

  • Local government that intertwine with fields like Empirical evidence, Service (business), Production (economics) and Asset specificity,
  • Municipalization and related Pragmatism, Entrepreneurship and Positive economics..

The journal deals with Monetary economics in conjunction with Mixed frequency and similar fields in Economic inequality. The journal aims to facilitate interdisciplinary discussions involving Cost savings as well as topics like Finance and Politics. Quality (business), Municipal services and Developing country are some topics wherein Finance research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Re-municipalization in the US: a pragmatic response to contracting (25 citations)
  • Re-municipalization of public services: trend or hype? (23 citations)
  • Social innovation, financialisation and commodification: a critique of social impact bonds (18 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 Policy Reform (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Judith Clifton (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Justin Yifu Lin (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mildred E. Warner (6 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Germà Bel (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Massimo Florio (5 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 Journal of Economic Policy Reform (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hunan University (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (10 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peking University (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Milan (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Barcelona (6 papers) published 2 papers 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, 2.70% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.89% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.89% of all publications and 55.56% 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.

Pursuing a Career in Economics: An Overview of Required Education

If considering a career in Economic Policy Reform, it's important to understand the educational path to this field. Typically, such professions are often held by those with degrees in economics, finance, or accounting. While many related roles require at least a bachelor's degree, some positions may require advanced education such as a master's degree or a doctorate. A Bachelor's degree in economics provides foundational knowledge and skills for a successful career in Economic Policy Reform. These skills include critical thinking, data analysis, and in-depth understanding of economic theories and principles. For those interested in expanding their skills, a Master's in Economics or a related field can provide more specialized knowledge. This advanced education level equips individuals with an understanding of complex economic theories, the ability to conduct high-level research, and skills to analyze and present data effectively. Notably, for individuals interested in a career that intersects economic policy and accounting, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be beneficial. For instance, CPAs can provide valuable insights in the form of financial and tax advice that informs economic policy decisions. If you are considering this pathway, you might find it helpful to learn about [how to be a CPA in Louisiana](https://research.com/degrees/best-accounting-schools-in-louisiana). This guide can act as a roadmap to becoming a CPA, starting from finding suitable accounting schools to passing the Uniform CPA Examination. Additionally, pursuing education in fields such as International Trade or Public Economics can also be advantageous, as these areas may regularly intersect with Economic Policy Reform. Remember, a strong educational background can be pivotal in developing and implementing robust economic policies.

Top Publications

  • Re-municipalization of public services: trend or hype?

    Judith Clifton;Mildred E. Warner;Raymond Gradus;Germà Bel

    (2021)
    78 Citations
  • The fourth industrial revolution, changing global value chains and industrial upgrading in emerging economies

    Keun Lee;Franco Malerba;Annalisa Primi

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution a window of opportunity for upgrading or reinforcing the middle-income trap? Asian model of development in Southeast Asia

    Keun Lee;Chan-Yuan Wong;Patarapong Intarakumnerd;Chaiyatorn Limapornvanich

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • State-owned commercial banks

    (2022)
    33 Citations
  • Politicians, bureaucrats and the public–private choice in public service delivery: anybody there pushing for remunicipalization?

    Daniel Albalate;Germà Bel

    (2021)
    30 Citations

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