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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Law 32 218 194 164 145 142 7282

Randall S. Thomas publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Randall S. Thomas between 1992 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Randall S. Thomas published across 32 years, from 1992 to 2023, averaging 4.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 13 publications in 2005. 5 of the 153 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 13. Peak 13 publications in 2005. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 2 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 4 publications 1999: 3 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 13 publications 2006: 5 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 6 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 4 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 13 publications 2017: 8 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 7 publications 2021: 2 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 4 publications
1992 2023

153 publications in total across all disciplines

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Randall S. Thomas: publications per year, 1992 to 2023
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 2
1994 2
1995 0
1996 2
1997 0
1998 4
1999 3
2000 4
2001 6
2002 4
2003 4
2004 5
2005 13
2006 5
2007 2
2008 6
2009 6
2010 3
2011 3
2012 11
2013 6
2014 4
2015 8
2016 13
2017 8
2018 8
2019 6
2020 7
2021 2
2022 1
2023 4
Total 153
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Randall S. Thomas publications per year - data summary

  • Randall S. Thomas, a Law scholar from Vanderbilt University, has 153 publications recorded across 32 years, from 1992 to 2023.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1992 and the most recent to 2023.
  • The most productive years are 2005 and 2016, with 13 publications each.
  • The least productive years with any output are 1992 and 2022, with 1 publication each.
  • 2 of the 32 years in the span carry no publications at all (1995 and 1997).
  • The rate of publication averages 4.8 papers per year over the whole span, or 5.1 per year counting only the 30 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2019-2023) hold 20 publications, 13% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1992-2002: 28 publications (2.5 per year); 2003-2013: 64 publications (5.8 per year); 2014-2023: 61 publications (6.1 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

Randall S. Thomas publication distribution in Law in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Law in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Randall S. Thomas sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100
Bar chart with 46 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 37–41 to 262+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 100. Most scientists, 100, have 262+ publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 142–146 publications, is where this scientist sits. 37–41 publications: 3 scientists 42–46 publications: 1 scientist 47–51 publications: 0 scientists 52–56 publications: 3 scientists 57–61 publications: 2 scientists 62–66 publications: 1 scientist 67–71 publications: 6 scientists 72–76 publications: 6 scientists 77–81 publications: 10 scientists 82–86 publications: 7 scientists 87–91 publications: 10 scientists 92–96 publications: 18 scientists 97–101 publications: 15 scientists 102–106 publications: 14 scientists 107–111 publications: 12 scientists 112–116 publications: 12 scientists 117–121 publications: 14 scientists 122–126 publications: 10 scientists 127–131 publications: 9 scientists 132–136 publications: 14 scientists 137–141 publications: 12 scientists 142–146 publications: 14 scientists 147–151 publications: 8 scientists 152–156 publications: 14 scientists 157–161 publications: 5 scientists 162–166 publications: 9 scientists 167–171 publications: 15 scientists 172–176 publications: 6 scientists 177–181 publications: 9 scientists 182–186 publications: 8 scientists 187–191 publications: 16 scientists 192–196 publications: 7 scientists 197–201 publications: 6 scientists 202–206 publications: 7 scientists 207–211 publications: 11 scientists 212–216 publications: 0 scientists 217–221 publications: 5 scientists 222–226 publications: 6 scientists 227–231 publications: 10 scientists 232–236 publications: 8 scientists 237–241 publications: 5 scientists 242–246 publications: 4 scientists 247–251 publications: 2 scientists 252–256 publications: 7 scientists 257–261 publications: 5 scientists 262+ publications: 100 scientists
37–41 publications 262+

This scientist: 142 publications — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more.

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Number of Law scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
37–41 3
42–46 1
47–51 0
52–56 3
57–61 2
62–66 1
67–71 6
72–76 6
77–81 10
82–86 7
87–91 10
92–96 18
97–101 15
102–106 14
107–111 12
112–116 12
117–121 14
122–126 10
127–131 9
132–136 14
137–141 12
142–146 14 142
147–151 8
152–156 14
157–161 5
162–166 9
167–171 15
172–176 6
177–181 9
182–186 8
187–191 16
192–196 7
197–201 6
202–206 7
207–211 11
212–216 0
217–221 5
222–226 6
227–231 10
232–236 8
237–241 5
242–246 4
247–251 2
252–256 7
257–261 5
262+ 100
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Randall S. Thomas publication distribution in Law in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 466 Law scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 46 ranges running from 37–41 to 262+ publications.
  • Randall S. Thomas, a Law scholar from Vanderbilt University, records 142 publications - the 39th percentile of the discipline.
  • 39% of ranked Law scientists score the same or lower than Randall S. Thomas, and about 61% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 167–171 publications range, and Randall S. Thomas ranks below the median.
  • The most crowded range is 262+ publications, holding 100 scientists (21% of the field).
  • 14% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 92–96 publications), so the field is spread fairly evenly across the scale.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 262 publications or more, 100 scientists in all (21% of the field).

Randall S. Thomas D-index placement in Law in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Law scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Randall S. Thomas sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
20 40 60 80
Bar chart with 23 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 20 to 42+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 92. Most scientists, 92, have 42+ D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 32 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 20 D-Index: 16 scientists 21 D-Index: 23 scientists 22 D-Index: 11 scientists 23 D-Index: 20 scientists 24 D-Index: 17 scientists 25 D-Index: 23 scientists 26 D-Index: 19 scientists 27 D-Index: 19 scientists 28 D-Index: 22 scientists 29 D-Index: 14 scientists 30 D-Index: 25 scientists 31 D-Index: 25 scientists 32 D-Index: 20 scientists 33 D-Index: 24 scientists 34 D-Index: 23 scientists 35 D-Index: 12 scientists 36 D-Index: 11 scientists 37 D-Index: 15 scientists 38 D-Index: 14 scientists 39 D-Index: 4 scientists 40 D-Index: 8 scientists 41 D-Index: 9 scientists 42+ D-Index: 92 scientists
20 D-Index 42+

This scientist: 32 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more.

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Number of Law scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
20 16
21 23
22 11
23 20
24 17
25 23
26 19
27 19
28 22
29 14
30 25
31 25
32 20 32
33 24
34 23
35 12
36 11
37 15
38 14
39 4
40 8
41 9
42+ 92
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Randall S. Thomas D-index placement in Law in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 466 Law scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 23 ranges running from 20 to 42+ D-Index.
  • Randall S. Thomas, a Law scholar from Vanderbilt University, records 32 D-Index - the 55th percentile of the discipline.
  • 55% of ranked Law scientists score the same or lower than Randall S. Thomas, and about 45% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 31 D-Index range, and Randall S. Thomas ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 42+ D-Index, holding 92 scientists (20% of the field).
  • 24% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 25 D-Index), so the field is spread fairly evenly across the scale.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more, 92 scientists in all (20% of the field).

Overview

Randall S. Thomas is affiliated with Vanderbilt University in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the fields of Business, Management, and Accounting, with a focus on several subfields including Accounting, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Marketing, Economics and Econometrics, and Strategy and Management.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics related largely to corporate governance, law, and financial regulation. Key areas of research include:

  • Corporate Insolvency and Governance
  • Corporate Law and Human Rights
  • Securities Regulation and Market Practices
  • Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems
  • Corporate Governance and Law
  • Corporate Finance and Governance
  • Global Financial Regulation and Crises

Randall S. Thomas has contributed to several recent academic papers published between 2020 and 2023. Notable publications include:

  • "The Long Rise and Quick Fall of Appraisal Arbitrage" (2020), SSRN Electronic Journal
  • "The Indian Securities Fraud Class Action: Is Class Arbitration the Answer?" (2020), SSRN Electronic Journal
  • "Petition for Rulemaking on Short and Distort" (2020), SSRN Electronic Journal
  • "The SEC's Shareholder Proposal Rule" (2022), Columbia Business Law Review
  • "Is U.S. CEO Compensation Broken?" (2023), SSRN Electronic Journal

Their research has appeared predominantly in the SSRN Electronic Journal as well as the Columbia Business Law Review, reflecting a focus on legal and financial academic discourse.

Collaboration is also a component of Thomas's research profile. Frequent coauthors include:

  • James D. Cox (5 collaborations)
  • Brian T. Fitzpatrick (2 collaborations)
  • Wei Jiang (1 collaboration)
  • Tao Li (1 collaboration)
  • John C. Coffee (1 collaboration)

Overall, Randall S. Thomas's scholarly activities center on the intersection of corporate governance, securities regulation, and legal frameworks, supported by recurring publications and collaboration with other experts in these areas.

Best Publications

  • Hedge Fund Activism, Corporate Governance, and Firm Performance

    Alon Brav;Wei Jiang;Frank Partnoy;Randall Thomas

  • Hedge Fund Activism, Corporate Governance, and Firm Performance

    Alon Brav;Alon Brav;Wei Jiang;Wei Jiang;Randall S. Thomas;Frank Partnoy

  • Realigning Corporate Governance: Shareholder Activism by Labor Unions

    Stewart J. Schwab;Randall S. Thomas

  • Shareholder proposals in the new millennium: Shareholder support, board response, and market reaction☆

    Randall S. Thomas;James F. Cotter

  • SEC Enforcement Heuristics: An Empirical Inquiry

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas;Dana Kiku

  • An Empirical Analysis of CEO Employment Contracts: What Do Top Executives Bargain For?

    Stewart J. Schwab;Randall S. Thomas

  • The Public and Private Faces of Derivative Lawsuits

    Randall S. Thomas;Robert B. Thompson

  • Does the Plaintiff Matter? An Empirical Analysis of Lead Plaintiffs in Securities Class Actions

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas;Dana Kiku

  • Does Private Equity Create Wealth? The Effects of Private Equity and Derivatives on Corporate Governance

    Ronald W. Masulis;Randall S. Thomas

  • Law and Economics

    Directors W. Kip Viscusi;Jeremy Atack;Margaret Blair;Thomas Carr

  • Dodd-Frank's Say on Pay: Will It Lead to a Greater Role for Shareholders in Corporate Governance?

    Randall S. Thomas;Alan R. Palmiter;James F. Cotter

  • There Are Plaintiffs and...There Are Plaintiffs: An Empirical Analysis of Securities Class Action Settlements

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas;Lynn Bai

  • Letting Billions Slip Through Your Fingers: Empirical Evidence and Legal Implications of the Failure of Financial Institutions to Participate in Securities Class Action Settlements

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas

  • Timing Matters: Promoting Forum Shopping by Insolvent Corporations

    Randall Thomas;Robert K. Rasmussen

  • Explaining the International CEO Pay Gap: Board Capture or Market Driven?

    Randall S. Thomas

  • Shareholder Voting in an Age of Intermediary Capitalism

    Paul H. Edelman;Randall S. Thomas;Robert B. Thompson

  • An Empirical Analysis of Noncompetition Clauses and Other Restrictive Postemployment Covenants

    Norman D. Bishara;Kenneth J. Martin;Randall S. Thomas

  • Shareholder litigation in mergers and acquisitions

    C.N.V. Krishnan;Ronald W. Masulis;Randall S. Thomas;Robert B. Thompson

  • Public and private enforcement of the securities laws: Have things changed since enron?

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas;Dana Kiku

  • Shareholder Proposals in the New Millennium: Shareholder Support, Board Response, and Market Reaction

    James F. Cotter;Randall S. Thomas

  • Is U.S. CEO Compensation Inefficient Pay without Performance

    John E. Core;Wayne R. Guay;Randall S. Thomas

  • The New Look of Shareholder Litigation: Acquisition-Oriented Class Actions

    Robert B. Thompson;Randall S. Thomas

  • The Effect of Shareholder Proposals on Executive Compensation

    Kenneth J. Martin;Randall S. Thomas

  • Does the Plaintiff Matter? an Empirical Analysis of Lead Plaintiffs in Securities Class Actions

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas

  • An Empirical Analysis of Non-Competition Clauses and Other Restrictive Post-Employment Covenants

    Randall S. Thomas;Norman Bishara;Kenneth J. Martin

  • Will Tenure Voting Give Corporate Managers Lifetime Tenure

    Paul H. Edelman;Wei Jiang;Wei Jiang;Randall S. Thomas

  • ISS Recommendations and Mutual Fund Voting on Proxy Proposals

    James F. Cotter;Alan R. Palmiter;Randall S. Thomas

  • Research Handbook on Executive Pay

    Randall S. Thomas;Jennifer G. Hill

  • Research Handbook on Shareholder Power

    Jennifer G. Hill;Randall S. Thomas

  • Public and Private Enforcement of the Securities Laws: Have Things Changed Since Enron?

    James D. Cox;Randall S. Thomas

  • Gap Filling, Hedge Funds, and Financial Innovation

    Frank Partnoy;Randall S. Thomas

  • Executive Compensation in the Courts: Board Capture, Optimal Contracting, and Officers' Fiduciary Duties

    Randall S. Thomas;Harwell Wells

  • When Do CEOs Have Covenants Not to Compete in Their Employment Contracts

    Norman Bishara;Kenneth J. Martin;Randall S. Thomas

  • The Public and Private Faces of Derivative Lawsuits

    Robert B. Thompson;Randall S. Thomas

  • The First Year of 'Say on Pay' Under Dodd-Frank: An Empirical Analysis and Look Forward

    James F. Cotter;Alan R. Palmiter;Randall S. Thomas

  • Timing Matters: Promoting Forum Shopping by Insolvent Corporations

    Robert K. Rasmussen;Randall S. Thomas

Frequent Co-Authors

Ronald W. Masulis
Ronald W. Masulis University of New South Wales
Alon Brav
Alon Brav Duke University
Brian R. Cheffins
Brian R. Cheffins University of Cambridge
Wayne R. Guay
Wayne R. Guay University of Pennsylvania
Ronald J. Gilson
Ronald J. Gilson Columbia University
Lucian Arye Bebchuk
Lucian Arye Bebchuk Harvard University
Mark J. Roe
Mark J. Roe Harvard University
Bernard S. Black
Bernard S. Black Northwestern University
Mark A. Cohen
Mark A. Cohen Vanderbilt University

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