Abstract
Abstract:Citation metrics and its related indices and rankings have become increasingly important in the evaluation of research. Such indices are part of a more general tendency aiming for the simplification of complex and interconnected phenomena through quantification. The purpose of our contribution is to analyze the impact of such quantitative indices on the further development of science, with a special emphasis on economics. In this case, we observe a multitude of interesting effects on both the level of individual scientists and the global development of the discipline.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 816-834 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of Economic Issues |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Fields of science
- 502 Economics
- 502049 Economic history
- 504027 Special sociology
- 502027 Political economy
- 506013 Political theory
JKU Focus areas
- Social Systems, Markets and Welfare States