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Journal of Population Economics
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Journal of Population Economics

0933-1433

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/148

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 138 31 35 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 39
Documents by Best Scientists*: 41
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 91
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.805
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Population Economics?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Social policy, Labour economics, Demographic economics, Fertility and Immigration. Topics in Social policy explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Economic growth, Unemployment, Human capital, Demography and Welfare. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Human capital and Investment (macroeconomics).

Labour economics research featured in Journal of Population Economics incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Developed country, Earnings and Human resources. The research on Demographic economics featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Panel data, Socioeconomic status and Development economics. It facilitates discussions on Fertility that incorporate concepts from other fields like Developing country, Total fertility rate and Econometrics.

The work on Immigration addressed in Journal of Population Economics expands to the thematically related Ethnic group.

  • Social policy (63.46%)
  • Labour economics (37.64%)
  • Demographic economics (29.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • International migration: a panel data analysis of the determinants of bilateral flows (537 citations)
  • Measuring inequality with asset indicators (444 citations)
  • A note on the changing relationship between fertility and female employment rates in developed countries (419 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Population Economics:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Social policy, Labour economics, Demographic economics, Immigration and Fertility. While the published papers focused on Social policy, they were also able to explore topics like Social psychology, Developing country, Estimation, Socioeconomics and Unemployment. The journal publications with studies in Labour economics featured incorporate elements of Incentive, Earnings, Human resources and Human capital.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Population Economics aims to foster the development of research in Social policy, Demographic economics, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Fertility and Demography. Journal of Population Economics holds forums on Social policy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Quality (business), Immigration and Developmental psychology. The work on Immigration tackled in it brings together disciplines like Ethnic group, Instrumental variable and Distribution (economics).

Some problems in Demographic economics that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Panel data, Wage, Human capital, China and Earnings. The journal features Fertility research that overlaps with concepts in Productivity. Mortality rate are all disciplines of Demography that connect with topics in Causal effect.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Working from home and income inequality: risks of a 'new normal' with COVID-19. (46 citations)
  • Socio-demographic factors associated with self-protecting behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic. (45 citations)
  • COVID-19 outbreak, social response, and early economic effects: a global VAR analysis of cross-country interdependencies. (33 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 Population Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pierre Pestieau (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Deborah A. Cobb-Clark (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • C. Y. Cyrus Chu (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Akira Yakita (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Klaus F. Zimmermann (8 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 Population Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Institute for the Study of Labor (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Australian National University (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Bar-Ilan University (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Essex (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Tilburg University (20 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, 8.43% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.58% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.68% of all publications and 55.26% 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 Prospects and Practical Applications in Population Economics

The field of Population Economics not only offers thriving research opportunities but also opens avenues for promising careers and practical applications. This discipline intersects various areas like Social Policy, Labour Economics, Demographic Economics, Fertility, and Immigration. Such interdisciplinary blend offers a profound understanding of complex economic dynamics underpinning societies. Whether you are an economic researcher looking to contribute original findings to this field, or a professional seeking specialized knowledge for your career advancement, getting a solid educational foundation is a key. Florida, often referred to as a microcosm of various demographic trends, is home to some of the best universities offering curriculums tailored for Population Economics. You can explore the best accounting programs in Florida that also offer a focus in Population Economics. Being equipped with a degree from these programs, graduates can look forward to numerous job opportunities such as Population Economists, Policy Analysts, Research Associates, Demographic Analysts, and Economic Consultants, among others. In the corporate world, expertise in Population Economics can help organizations with market segmentation, product development and understanding key consumer trends. In the policy sphere, Population Economists provide insights into social welfare programs, labor market trends, immigration policies, and fertility rates that can inform strategies for equitable economic growth and development. Therefore, studying Population Economics is not only intellectually fulfilling but also professionaly rewarding. Accompany your spiralling interest in research topics with an academic credential and step foot into a range of career options that intersect the worlds of research, policy and practice. Embark on your journey in Population Economics and involve yourself heedfully in the understanding of developing societal fabrics.

Top Publications

  • Is happiness U-shaped everywhere? Age and subjective well-being in 145 countries

    David G Blanchflower

    (2021)
    248 Citations
  • Implications of COVID-19 labour market shocks for inequality in financial wellbeing.

    Ferdi Botha;John P. de New;Sonja C. de New;David C. Ribar;David C. Ribar

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • The effects of prenatal exposure to temperature extremes on birth outcomes: the case of China

    Xi Chen;Chih Ming Tan;Xiaobo Zhang;Xiaobo Zhang;Xin Zhang

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Social networks and mental health outcomes: Chinese rural–urban migrant experience

    Xin Meng;Sen Xue

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • The US COVID-19 baby bust and rebound

    (2022)
    27 Citations

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