Ranking Italian Universities and Other Research Institutions Taking Into Account Public Economics Publications

Molero, Juan Carlos and Pujol, Francesc (2004): Ranking Italian Universities and Other Research Institutions Taking Into Account Public Economics Publications. Published in: Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice , Vol. Nº 1/2, No. XII (2004): pp. 15-31.

Abstract

The different ways to rank universities regarding their research production include a great number of factors. The quality of journals where faculty members are publishing is one of the most relevant aspects in order to determine the quality of the affiliation institution. Among other more traditional ways determining the quality of journals, this paper takes into account a new one based on the publishing behavior of top ranked authors, supposing a matching model approach among journals and authors. Using this methodology, the article establishes a ranking of the Italian universities and other research institutions regarding Public Economic Journals.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: matching model, ranking public economic journals, Italian universities
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I29 - Other; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C7 - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory > C78 - Bargaining Theory ; Matching Theory; Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General > Z00 - General; H - Public Economics > H0 - General > H00 - General

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