Citation Success Over Time: Theory or Empirics?

Authors

David W. Johnston, Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, Australia
Marco Piatti, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Benno Torgler, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, CREMA Center for Research in Economics, Management and the Arts, Switzerland, CESifo, Germany, and the National Centre for Econometric Research, AustraliaFollow

Date of This Version

August 2012

Abstract

This study investigates the citation patterns of theoretical and empirical papers over a period of almost 30 years, while also exploring the determinants of citation success. The results indicate that empirical papers attract more citation success than theoretical studies. However, the pattern over time is very similar with yearly mean citations peaking after around 4 years. Moreover, among empirical papers it appears that the cross-country studies are more successful than single country studies focusing on North America data or other regions.

Recommended Citation

Johnston, David W.; Piatti, Marco; and Torgler, Benno, "Citation Success Over Time: Theory or Empirics?" (August 06, 2012). Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers. Paper 706.
https://services.bepress.com/feem/paper706