Best Economics and Finance Scientists 2026 in Taiwan

Scope of Research and Selection Criteria

The ranking is based on an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of bibliometric databases spanning all disciplines. Within this comprehensive dataset, 7,000 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were specifically evaluated. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 30, with a majority of their tier publications concentrated in the field of Economics and Finance. Additionally, scientists’ awards and recognized achievements within the discipline were considered during the evaluation process.

The D-index threshold used to consider top researchers is calibrated as an increment of 10 relative to the total estimated number of scholars in each discipline. This thresholding ensures that the ranking reliably incorporates the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, a proximity criterion mandates that the difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index is 30% or less, further refining the focus on disciplinary impact and eliminating extraneous influences from unrelated academic outputs.

Verification and Validation Practices

The Research.com team recognizes that raw bibliometric data should not be considered an absolute or singular measure of scholarly output and impact. To that end, all scientist profiles included in the ranking have undergone meticulous manual verification. This process involved cross-correlation of publication portfolios against a broad range of trustworthy and authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.

While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence the rankings, it serves as a valuable secondary signal reflecting the scientist’s contribution and standing within their specific research community. The final ranking position is therefore established strictly using the D-index calculated from data drawn primarily from OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent bibliometric databases widely accepted by the global research community.

For detailed information on the methodology and data processing techniques employed, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.

Research.com’s Mission and Vision Behind the Ranking

At Research.com, our mission is to motivate researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers worldwide to closely examine the trajectories and focus areas of leading experts. By providing a transparent, comprehensive, and rigorously curated ranking, we aim to facilitate the recognition of top researchers across disciplines, countries, and institutions.

This ranking serves as a vital resource for the scientific community, enabling stakeholders to identify who the leading experts are in Economics and Finance within Taiwan. Through this endeavor, we foster greater collaboration, insight, and appreciation of excellence in research, supporting the continuous advancement of science and scholarship.