Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Economics and Finance Scientists in Canada Ranking is grounded in comprehensive bibliometric data predominantly sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, alongside multiple additional curated databases. The citation-based metrics used to compile this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026. A scientist's position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that considers only publications and citation counts directly related to the discipline under examination. This approach ensures that the ranking reflects specialized scholarly impact rather than general research productivity.
Scope and Selection Criteria
This ranking evaluates a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified through extensive bibliometric data sources across all disciplines, with 99 scientists specifically examined in the fields of Economics and Finance. To qualify for inclusion, a researcher must have a minimum D-index of 30, and the majority of their tier publications must be concentrated in Economics and Finance. In addition to bibliometric thresholds, consideration was also given to distinguished awards and achievements within the discipline.
The D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers is dynamically set in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, while ensuring inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts. Furthermore, there is a stringent requirement that the disparity between a scientist's general H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, maintaining focus on discipline-specific excellence.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot definitively evaluate academic output, the team behind this ranking undertook meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles. These profiles were cross-referenced with publications indexed in a wide array of reputable sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Although not directly factored into ranking positions, the number of publications in prominent journals and high-impact conference proceedings serves as a supplementary indicator of a scientist’s contribution within their field.
Positions within the ranking were ultimately determined using each researcher’s D-index based on information aggregated from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the most authoritative and widely recognized bibliometric databases accessible to the research community. We invite readers to explore the detailed methodology underpinning this ranking on our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers worldwide to identify and engage with leading experts in specific fields of study. By providing comprehensive and transparent rankings, we aim to facilitate knowledge discovery about who the foremost scholars are across disciplines, countries, and institutions. This effort supports a more interconnected and informed scientific community, fostering collaboration and advancing research frontiers globally.
