Institutional ranking positions are determined based on the aggregate D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all ranking scholars affiliated with a given university whose primary publication area lies in Economics and Finance. The D-index is a robust metric that incorporates only publications and citation data specific to the examined discipline, ensuring a precise measure of influence and scholarly output within Economics and Finance.
Scope of Research and Scientist Eligibility
The ranking encompasses a comprehensive assessment, having initially examined 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from a broad array of bibliometric databases. Specifically, the analysis focused on 12,210 scientists whose work centers on Economics and Finance. To ensure only the most outstanding scholars are considered, a minimum D-index threshold of 30 was applied, alongside the requirement that the majority of each scholar's high-impact publications belong to the domain of Economics and Finance.
Awards and achievements within Economics and Finance further contributed to individual evaluation, closely reflecting scholarly distinction and field-specific impact. In addition, the threshold for considering top researchers escalates in increments of 10, contingent upon the estimated number of scholars within each discipline. This approach guarantees the inclusion of the top 1% of leading researchers. A proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index was maintained to ensure data quality. The consideration of professional honors and achievements reinforces the integrity of the ranking, providing a holistic view of scholarly excellence.
Verification Practices and Data Integrity
Recognizing the limitations of relying solely on raw bibliometric data, the Research.com team employed rigorous manual verification protocols. Every shortlisted scientist profile underwent thorough manual inspection and was cross-referenced against a range of reputable publication sources. While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly alter a researcher’s ranking position, it is regarded as a valuable supplementary indicator of a scholar's research activity and influence in Economics and Finance.
The ranking methodology is anchored in H-index data, compiled from OpenAlex and CrossRef, among the most reputable bibliometric databases available to the international research community. For detailed insights into the data collection, verification, and calculation processes, readers are encouraged to consult our methodology page.
Research.com Agenda and Mission
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire the entire global research ecosystem—spanning scientists, business leaders, and policymakers—to explore and understand the evolving directions taken by top-tier experts. By making transparent which individuals and institutions lead their fields, we aim to facilitate knowledge discovery and foster connections between academic excellence and broader societal progress, both within Sweden and globally.
Key Results of the 4th Sweden Economics and Finance University Ranking
- Top 3 institutions with the highest number of leading scientists in Sweden:
- University of Gothenburg (7 scientists)
- Stockholm School of Economics (6 scientists)
- Stockholm University (4 scientists)
- Most prominent global institutions represented in Economics and Finance:
- Columbia University
- University of Chicago
- Harvard University
- MIT
- Imperial College London
- Indiana University
- Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- University of California, Berkeley
- The Ohio State University
- Leading global scholars in Economics and Finance:
- Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz (Columbia University) – D-index: 191 (Rank 1 worldwide)
- James J. Heckman (University of Chicago) – D-index: 181 (Rank 2 worldwide)
- Andrei Shleifer (Harvard University) – D-index: 168 (Rank 3 worldwide)
- Institutional performance metrics:
- The average total D-index for the top 5% of universities is 1987, compared with an average of 234 for all 584 ranked institutions.
- The average number of published articles in Economics and Finance by top 5% scholars is 6674, versus 903 for all universities included.
- The average number of citations for researchers at the top 1% of institutions is 3,279,971, compared to 279,971 across the entire set of 584 institutions.
These results underscore the outstanding contributions of institutions and individual scholars in Sweden and worldwide, highlighting the exceptional calibre and impact of research produced by the leading universities in Economics and Finance.
