World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

Award Badge
Political Science
USA
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Economics and Finance

D-Index
56
Citations
13348
World Ranking
1006
National Ranking
625

Political Science

D-Index
56
Citations
13324
World Ranking
153
National Ranking
92

Jorge Martinez-Vazquez publication distribution in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Political Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jorge Martinez-Vazquez sits on this spectrum.

36–40 publications: 10 scientists 41–45 publications: 11 scientists 46–50 publications: 25 scientists 51–55 publications: 27 scientists 56–60 publications: 44 scientists 61–65 publications: 52 scientists 66–70 publications: 62 scientists 71–75 publications: 62 scientists 76–80 publications: 79 scientists 81–85 publications: 71 scientists 86–90 publications: 82 scientists 91–95 publications: 65 scientists 96–100 publications: 85 scientists 101–105 publications: 76 scientists 106–110 publications: 66 scientists 111–115 publications: 78 scientists 116–120 publications: 67 scientists 121–125 publications: 73 scientists 126–130 publications: 73 scientists 131–135 publications: 64 scientists 136–140 publications: 45 scientists 141–145 publications: 53 scientists 146–150 publications: 44 scientists 151–155 publications: 45 scientists 156–160 publications: 33 scientists 161–165 publications: 32 scientists 166–170 publications: 28 scientists 171–175 publications: 31 scientists 176–180 publications: 29 scientists 181–185 publications: 27 scientists 186–190 publications: 36 scientists 191–195 publications: 27 scientists 196–200 publications: 24 scientists 201–205 publications: 16 scientists 206–210 publications: 16 scientists 211–215 publications: 19 scientists 216–220 publications: 16 scientists 221–225 publications: 17 scientists 226–230 publications: 18 scientists 231–235 publications: 23 scientists 236–240 publications: 17 scientists 241–245 publications: 13 scientists 246–250 publications: 17 scientists 251–255 publications: 9 scientists 256–260 publications: 13 scientists 261–265 publications: 8 scientists 266–270 publications: 12 scientists 271–275 publications: 8 scientists 276–280 publications: 10 scientists 281–285 publications: 13 scientists 286–290 publications: 13 scientists 291–295 publications: 5 scientists 296–300 publications: 6 scientists 301–305 publications: 11 scientists 306–310 publications: 9 scientists 311–315 publications: 6 scientists 316–320 publications: 4 scientists 321–325 publications: 4 scientists 326–330 publications: 2 scientists 331–332 publications: 5 scientists 333+ publications: 97 scientists
36 publications 333+

This scientist: 463 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 333 publications or more.

Jorge Martinez-Vazquez D-index placement in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Political Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jorge Martinez-Vazquez sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 76 scientists 21 D-Index: 79 scientists 22 D-Index: 84 scientists 23 D-Index: 68 scientists 24 D-Index: 88 scientists 25 D-Index: 82 scientists 26 D-Index: 76 scientists 27 D-Index: 75 scientists 28 D-Index: 99 scientists 29 D-Index: 96 scientists 30 D-Index: 96 scientists 31 D-Index: 81 scientists 32 D-Index: 86 scientists 33 D-Index: 81 scientists 34 D-Index: 84 scientists 35 D-Index: 72 scientists 36 D-Index: 58 scientists 37 D-Index: 53 scientists 38 D-Index: 48 scientists 39 D-Index: 40 scientists 40 D-Index: 40 scientists 41 D-Index: 32 scientists 42 D-Index: 26 scientists 43 D-Index: 25 scientists 44 D-Index: 33 scientists 45 D-Index: 33 scientists 46 D-Index: 17 scientists 47 D-Index: 21 scientists 48 D-Index: 22 scientists 49 D-Index: 18 scientists 50 D-Index: 19 scientists 51 D-Index: 19 scientists 52 D-Index: 15 scientists 53 D-Index: 14 scientists 54 D-Index: 10 scientists 55 D-Index: 13 scientists 56 D-Index: 9 scientists 57 D-Index: 11 scientists 58 D-Index: 12 scientists 59 D-Index: 10 scientists 60 D-Index: 5 scientists 61 D-Index: 7 scientists 62+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 62+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 62 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Political Science in United States Leader Award

Overview

Jorge Martinez-Vazquez is affiliated with Georgia State University in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the fields of Economics, Econometrics and Finance, and Social Sciences. Subfields include Economics and Econometrics, Political Science and International Relations, Accounting, Sociology and Political Science, and Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law.

The scientist's recent publications cover several topics related to fiscal policy, governance, and economic growth. Notable papers include:

  • Vertical fiscal imbalance and local fiscal indiscipline: Empirical evidence from China (2020), European Journal of Political Economy
  • Country performance during the Covid-19 pandemic: externalities, coordination, and the role of institutions (2021), Economics of Governance
  • When does foreign direct investment lead to inclusive growth? (2021), World Economy
  • Climate Change Implications for the Public Finances and Fiscal Policy: An Agenda for Future Research and Filling the Gaps in Scholarly Work (2022), Economics
  • Adapting Fiscal Decentralization Design to Combat Climate Change (2021), World Bank, Washington, DC eBooks

The main topics Jorge Martinez-Vazquez's work explores include:

  • Local Government Finance and Decentralization
  • Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
  • Fiscal Policies and Political Economy
  • Corporate Taxation and Avoidance
  • Taxation and Compliance Studies
  • Finance, Taxation, and Governance
  • Corruption and Economic Development

Their frequent co-authors are:

  • Eduardo Sanz Arcega (6 collaborations)
  • Santiago Lago Peñas (4 collaborations)
  • Antonios M. Koumpias (3 collaborations)
  • Gustavo Canavire-Bacarreza (3 collaborations)
  • José Manuel Tránchez-Martín (3 collaborations)

Jorge Martinez-Vazquez has published multiple works in notable venues, including:

  • European Journal of Political Economy (2 publications)
  • Regional Studies (2 publications)
  • Revista Española de Investigaciones Sociológicas (2 publications)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (2 publications)
  • Economics of Governance (1 publication)

In addition to journal articles, Martinez-Vazquez has contributed to book publications, such as their work published by the Inter-American Development Bank eBooks. A specific book titled Dependencia fiscal de los recursos naturales a nivel subnacional en la Región Andina: desafíos y reformas was published in 2024.

Best Publications

  • Fiscal Decentralization and Economic Growth

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Robert M McNab

  • Tax morale affects tax compliance: Evidence from surveys and an artefactual field experiment

    Ronald G. Cummings;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Michael McKee;Benno Torgler

  • Tax Effort in Developing Countries and High Income Countries: The Impact of Corruption, Voice and Accountability

    Richard M. Bird;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Benno Torgler

  • The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization: A Survey.

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Santiago Lago-Peñas;Agnese Sacchi

  • Myth and Reality of Flat Tax Reform: Micro Estimates of Tax Evasion Response and Welfare Effects in Russia

    Yuriy Gorodnichenko;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Klara Sabirianova Peter

  • Societal Institutions and Tax Reform in Developing Countries

    Richard Bird;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Benno Torgler

  • Corruption and firm tax evasion

    James Alm;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Chandler McClellan

  • The Consequences of Fiscal Decentralization on Poverty and Income Equality

    Cristian F Sepulveda;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

  • Effects of Tax Morale on Tax Compliance: Experimental and Survey Evidence

    Ronald G. Cummings;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Michael McKee;Benno Torgler

  • Sequencing fiscal decentralization

    Roy Bahl;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

  • The Evolution of Tax Morale in Modern Spain

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Benno Torgler

  • The tradeoff between growth and equity in decentralization policy: China's experience ☆

    Baoyun Qiao;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Yongsheng Xu

  • 'Sizing' the Problem of the Hard-to-Tax

    James Alma;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Friedrich Schneiderb

  • The Tax Reform Experiment in Transitional Countries

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Robert M. McNab

  • Societal Institutions and Tax Effort in Developing Countries

    Richard M. Bird;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Benno Torgler

  • The Impact of Tax and Expenditure Policies on Income Disttribution: Evidence from a Large Panel of Countries

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Blanca Moreno-Dodson;Violeta Vulovic

  • The Impact of Tax and Expenditure Policies on Income Distribution: Evidence from a Large Panel of Countries

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Violeta Vulovic;Blanca Moreno Dodson

  • Fiscal decentralization, macrostability and growth

    Jorge Martínez-Vázquez;Robert M. Mcnab

  • Institutions, Paradigms, and Tax Evasion in Developing and Transition Countries

    James Alm;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

  • Direct versus Indirect Taxation: Trends, Theory, and Economic Significance

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Violeta Vulovic;Yongzheng Liu

  • Fiscal Decentralization, Economic Growth, and Democratic Governance

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Robert McNab

  • Societal Institutions and Tax Effort in Developing Countries

    Richard M. Bird;Richard M. Bird;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Benno Torgler

  • Alternative value estimates of owner-occupied housing: Evidence on sample selection bias and systematic errors

    Keith R. Ihlanfeldt;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

  • An Analysis of Indonesia’s Transfer System: Recent Performance and Future Prospects

    Bambang Brodjonegoro;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

  • Fiscal decentralization, equalization, and intra-provincial inequality in China

    Yongzheng Liu;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Alfred M. Wu

  • Sub-national Revenue Mobilization in Peru

    Gustavo Canavire-Bacarreza;Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Cristian Sepulveda

  • Decentralization in Developing Countries

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;François Vaillancourt

  • Fiscal Decentralization and Economic Growth

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Robert Martin McNab

  • The Impact of Tax and Expenditure Policies on Income Distribution: Evidence from a Large Panel of Countries

    Jorge Martinez-Vazquez;Blanca Moreno-Dodson;Violeta Vulovic

Frequent Co-Authors

James Alm
James Alm Tulane University
Richard M. Bird
Richard M. Bird University of Toronto
Benno Torgler
Benno Torgler Queensland University of Technology
Roy Bahl
Roy Bahl Georgia State University
Heng-fu Zou
Heng-fu Zou Central University of Finance and Economics
Yuriy Gorodnichenko
Yuriy Gorodnichenko University of California, Berkeley
Michael McKee
Michael McKee Appalachian State University
Michael Smart
Michael Smart Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bruce E. Kaufman
Bruce E. Kaufman Georgia State University
Bruno S. Frey
Bruno S. Frey University of Basel

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Political Science in the USA opens doors to a variety of online degree and certification opportunities. For those seeking flexible education across multiple disciplines, a cheap interdisciplinary studies degree online can provide wide-ranging knowledge and adaptability for diverse careers.

If you're interested in historical perspectives and analytical skills, numerous online MA history programs offer affordable, in-depth training—all from the comfort of home. Many students look to boost their credentials and earning potential by pursuing online certifications that pay well, which can quickly enhance your resume and job prospects.

For those ready to accelerate their academic journey, consider one of the fastest masters degree online options. These programs allow you to complete advanced degrees in less time, helping you reach your career goals efficiently. Online study broadens pathways—not just in Political Science, but across related, high-impact fields.

Best Scientists Citing Jorge Martinez-Vazquez

Trending Scientists