A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric metric that considers only papers and citation counts within the specified discipline of Economics and Finance. This approach emphasizes the researcher’s scholarly influence precisely within the field under examination, thereby delivering a tailored and discipline-focused measure of academic excellence.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The ranking assesses a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified through an integration of diverse bibliometric datasets spanning all academic disciplines. Specifically for Economics and Finance, 101 scientists were analyzed in detail. Qualification for inclusion in this ranking requires a minimum D-index of 30, alongside a predominance of tier publications situated within the Economics and Finance domain. Additionally, awards and professional achievements relevant to the field were factored into the evaluation process.
To maintain discipline-specific rigor, the threshold for the D-index is incremented in steps of 10 based on the total estimated number of scholars per discipline, thereby consistently including the top 1% of leading experts in each respective field. Moreover, to ensure relevant disciplinary focus, there is a required proximity of 30% or less discrepancy between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index, guaranteeing that the ranking reflects specialization rather than generalized academic influence.
Verification Practices and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com team recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively capture the multifaceted nature of scholarly impact. Consequently, all scientist profiles have undergone a rigorous manual verification process. This involved cross-correlation of publication records and citation data with multiple trustworthy sources, thereby enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the ranking.
While the number of publications in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not influence a researcher’s ranking directly, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of their contribution to the specific scientific area of Economics and Finance. The primary ranking position is established using each researcher’s D-index, calculated exclusively from data gathered through OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and well-established bibliometric databases accessible to the academic community.
For a comprehensive understanding of the methodology employed in constructing this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
The Research.com Mission
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and academic institutions worldwide by illuminating where leading scientific experts are making the greatest impact. Through the careful curation and dissemination of this ranking, we aim to provide a robust platform for the global scientific community to recognize and engage with the foremost scholars in specific disciplines such as Economics and Finance. This endeavor not only facilitates scholarly collaboration but also supports informed decision-making in research funding, institutional strategy, and public policy.
Our commitment to meticulous data collection and validation exemplifies the high standards we uphold to establish credibility and offer meaningful insights that drive the advancement of science.
