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W. Bentley MacLeod

W. Bentley MacLeod

D-Index & Metrics

Economics and Finance

D-Index
40
Citations
10467
World Ranking
2245
National Ranking
1286

W. Bentley MacLeod publication distribution in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Economics and Finance in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W. Bentley MacLeod sits on this spectrum.

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42 publications 521+

This scientist: 169 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 521 publications or more.

W. Bentley MacLeod D-index placement in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Economics and Finance scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W. Bentley MacLeod sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 101+

This scientist: 40 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 101 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2005 - Fellows of the Econometric Society

Overview

W. Bentley MacLeod is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States and has a research focus encompassing economics, econometrics, finance, and social sciences. Their work spans multiple subfields, including economics and econometrics, sociology and political science, safety research, general health professions, and accounting.

The scientist's work concentrates on several core topics, particularly:

  • Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems
  • Digital Economy and Work Transformation
  • Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies
  • Legal and Constitutional Studies
  • Healthcare Policy and Management
  • Economic Theory and Institutions
  • Political Economy and Marxism

W. Bentley MacLeod has published extensively in a variety of venues. Frequent journals include:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal (13 publications)
  • Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics JITE (2 publications)
  • Econometrica
  • The Journal of Economic Perspectives
  • Journal of Public Economics

Among their notable recent papers are:

  • "Understanding Doctor Decision Making: The Case of Depression Treatment," 2020, Econometrica
  • "Why Does the United States Have the Best Research Universities? Incentives, Resources, and Virtuous Circles," 2021, The Journal of Economic Perspectives
  • "Reducing partisanship in judicial elections can improve judge quality: Evidence from U.S. state supreme courts," 2021, Journal of Public Economics
  • "Spillovers and Training Effects on Mental Health Prescribing for Children," 2024, AEA Papers and Proceedings
  • "First Do No Harm? Doctor Decision Making and Patient Outcomes," 2024, SSRN Electronic Journal

Frequent coauthors contributing to their research include:

  • Elliott Ash (6 publications)
  • Miguel Urquiola (4 publications)
  • Janet Currie (3 publications)
  • James M. Malcomson (2 publications)
  • Matthias Fahn (2 publications)

In recognition of their contributions, W. Bentley MacLeod was named a Fellow of the Econometric Society in 2005.

Best Publications

  • IMPLICIT CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE COMPATIBILITY, AND INVOLUNTARY UNEMPLOYMENT

    W. Bentley MacLeod;James M. Malcomson

  • Performance Pay and Wage Inequality

    Thomas Lemieux;W. Bentley MacLeod;Daniel Parent

  • Investments, Holdup, and the Form of Market Contracts.

    W. Bentley MacLeod;James M. Malcomson

  • Optimal Contracting with Subjective Evaluation

    W Bentley MacLeod

  • Job Characteristics and the Form of Compensation

    W. Bentley Macleod;Daniel Parent

  • Reputations, Relationships, and Contract Enforcement

    W. Bentley MacLeod

  • First Do No Harm? Tort Reform and Birth Outcomes

    Janet Marion Currie;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • Motivation and Markets

    W Bentley MacLeod;James M Malcomson

  • Reputation and Hierarchy in Dynamic Models of Employment

    W. Bentley MacLeod;James M. Malcomson

  • Job Characteristics and the Form of Compensation

    W. Bentley MacLeod;W. Bentley MacLeod;W. Bentley MacLeod;Daniel Parent

  • GIFT GIVING AND THE EVOLUTION OF COOPERATION

    H. Lorne Carmichael;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • Multiskilling, Technical Change and the Japanese Firm

    H. Lorne Carmichael;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • Dual Labor Markets: A Macroeconomic Perspective

    Gilles Saint-Paul

  • Reputation and School Competition

    W. Bentley MacLeod;Miguel Urquiola

  • The Big Sort: College Reputation and Labor Market Outcomes

    W. Bentley MacLeod;Evan Riehl;Juan E Saavedra;Miguel Urquiola

  • Administrative Corruption and Taxation

    Frank Flatters;W. Bentley Macleod

  • Continuous Time Repeated Games

    James Bergin;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • ANTI-LEMONS: SCHOOL REPUTATION AND EDUCATIONAL QUALITY

    W. Bentley MacLeod;Miguel Urquiola

  • Intrinsic Motivation in Public Service: Theory and Evidence from State Supreme Courts

    Elliott Ash;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • Provider practice style and patient health outcomes: The case of heart attacks.

    Janet Marion Currie;W. Bentley MacLeod;Jessica Van Parys

  • Equilibrium Selection in Experimental Games with Recommended Play

    Jordi Brandts;W.Bentley Macleod

  • On Optimal Contracting with Subjective Evaluation

    W. Bentley MacLeod;W. Bentley MacLeod;W. Bentley MacLeod

  • Motivation and markets

    W.B. MacLeod;W.B. MacLeod;W.B. MacLeod;J.M. Malcomson;J.M. Malcomson

Frequent Co-Authors

Janet Currie
Janet Currie Princeton University
James M. Malcomson
James M. Malcomson University of Oxford
Thomas Lemieux
Thomas Lemieux University of British Columbia
Herbert Dawid
Herbert Dawid Bielefeld University
Armin Falk
Armin Falk University of Bonn
Jordi Brandts
Jordi Brandts Instituto de Análisis Económico
Jacques-François Thisse
Jacques-François Thisse Université Catholique de Louvain
Shlomo Weber
Shlomo Weber New Economic School
Victor Ginsburgh
Victor Ginsburgh Université Libre de Bruxelles

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