Who Refers to Whom: A Study of Research References and the Relationship between Research Reports and Final Publication

Samuel McCarthy, Martin Shubik and Jianfeng Yu ()
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Samuel McCarthy: Yale University
Jianfeng Yu: Yale University

No 1396, Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers from Cowles Foundation, Yale University

Abstract: The size and style of referencing for a large sample of 60 years of publications of the Cowles Foundation are examined. The influence of computerization is considered. Self-referencing is noted and some observations are made on the costs and distribution of research papers.

Keywords: Referencing; Cost of publication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A14 D89 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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