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Water Economics and Policy
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Water Economics and Policy

2382-624X

Published by: World Scientific

https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/wep

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 411 16 28 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 40
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 17
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.355
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Water Economics and Policy?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Natural resource economics, Water resource management, Irrigation, Environmental economics and Agriculture. In Water Economics and Policy, Resource (biology), Water scarcity, Climate change, Water demand and Welfare are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Natural resource economics research. It explores issues in Water resource management which can be linked to other research areas like Water conservation, Farm water, Salinity, Groundwater and Water supply.

The majority of Salinity studies in it are focused on the subject of Soil salinity. While work presented in Water Economics and Policy provided substantial information on Irrigation, it also covered topics in Agricultural economics and Willingness to pay. Water Economics and Policy dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Agricultural economics and Agricultural productivity.

Water Economics and Policy explores topics in Environmental economics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Incentive and Scarcity. Issues in Agriculture were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Environmental protection, Groundwater management and Water resources. It is focused mainly on Water resources, particularly Water pricing.

  • Natural resource economics (22.17%)
  • Water resource management (18.70%)
  • Irrigation (13.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Risks, Uncertainty and Climate Confusion in the Murray–Darling Basin Reforms (41 citations)
  • Editorial: Water Reform and Planning in the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia (38 citations)
  • Nutrient Pollution: A Wicked Challenge for Economic Instruments (35 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Water Economics and Policy:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Water resource management, Environmental resource management, Water scarcity, Politics and Environmental planning. While work presented in the most cited papers provide substantial information on Environmental resource management, it also covers topics in Unintended consequences, Economic impact analysis, Asset (economics) and General equilibrium theory. In addition to Water scarcity research, the journal articles aim to explore topics under Incentive, Equity (economics), Land use, land-use change and forestry and Environmental economics.

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

  • Agriculture
  • Law
  • Microeconomics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Water Economics and Policy investigates areas of study like Natural resource economics, Water resource management, Water scarcity, Public administration and Economic growth. Natural resource economics research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Water resources, Climate change, China and Willingness to pay. The journal addresses concerns in Water resources which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Water use, Spatial heterogeneity and Politics.

Studies in Water resource management and Upstream and downstream (DNA) are the key highlights in Water Economics and Policy. Water scarcity research presented in Water Economics and Policy encompasses a variety of subjects, including Water quality, Natural experiment, Irrigation and Contingent valuation. The Economic growth works featured in Water Economics and Policy incorporate elements from Sanitation and Legislation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Oxford Handbook of Water Politics and Policy (1 citations)
  • Policy Note: Digital Feedback-Based Interventions for Water Conservation (1 citations)
  • Book Review — Water Resource Economics and Policy: An Introduction 2nd Edition (0 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 Water Economics and Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dale Whittington (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ram Ranjan (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Joseph Cook (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Manzoor Qadir (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bonnie G. Colby (3 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 Water Economics and Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • World Bank (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Manchester (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Adelaide (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of New Mexico (5 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, 8.70% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.81% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.52% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.76% of all publications and 61.90% 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 Water Economics and Policy

While understanding the nuances and intricacies of research in the field of Water Economics and Policy is crucial for research scholars, it is equally important to understand the scope and opportunities that a career in this field offers. As such, those who have broad-based knowledge in Water resource management, Agricultural economics, Natural resource economics, and other relevant subjects can explore a multitude of career options in the private and public sector, at global, national, and regional institutions. In the public sector, opportunities exist in various government departments. This can range from departments responsible for water resource management, environmental protection, and agriculture. There are also opportunities in research institutes and universities for those interested in a career in academia or research. Conversely, in the private sector, there are numerous roles available for these experts in industries like agriculture, environmental consultancy, and water resource management companies. In terms of education, an array of specialized courses and programs are available that are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge critical to succeed in this highly specialized field. As a matter of fact, some of the best accounting schools in New York offer excellent courses and programs in Water Economics and Policy which can pave the way for an array of professional opportunities. Ultimately, choosing a career in Water Economics and Policy can be both fulfilling and rewarding. In a world where water and its management are increasingly vital, experts in this field are well-positioned to make a difference on a global scale.

Top Publications

  • Performance Assessment Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Water Utilities: A Primer

    Sanford V. Berg

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Choosing Among Pro-Poor Policy Options in the Delivery of Municipal Water Services

    Joseph Cook;David Fuente;Dale Whittington

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Water Quality Avoidance Behavior: Bridging the Gap between Perception and Reality

    Samrat B. Kunwar;Alok K. Bohara

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Book Review: "Water Science, Policy, and Management: A Global Challenge"

    R. Quentin Grafton

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • The Ex-Ante Economic Analysis of Investments in Large Dams: A Brief History

    Dale Whittington;V. Kerry Smith

    (2020)
    6 Citations

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