Research Output in New Zealand Economics Department 2000-2006

David Anderson and John Tressler ()

Working Papers in Economics from University of Waikato

Abstract: This paper considers the research productivity of New Zealand based economics departments over the period 2000 to 2006. It examines journal based research output across departments and individuals using six output measures. We show that Otago and Canterbury performed consistently well over the period, with Otago generally the highest ranked department. The measures used place different emphasis on ‘quality’ versus ‘quantity’. Which measure is used has a significant influence on the rankings of Auckland, Victoria and Waikato. The controversy surrounding the inclusion of ‘visitors’ and the influence of research stars is considered. Rankings of the leading individual researchers are provided.

Keywords: economics departments; university rankings; research output; economics research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A19 C81 J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 24 pages
Date: 2008
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