Who Refers To Whom: A Study of Research References and the Relationship between Research Reports and Final Publication
Martin Shubik,
Samuel McCarthy () and
Jianfeng Yu ()
Additional contact information Samuel McCarthy: Yale University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of Economics (Box 8268)
Jianfeng Yu: Yale University, Department of Statistics
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:D89A14 (search for similar items in EconPapers) New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-hpe Date: Written