Axiomatics for the Hirsch research output index

The Hirsch index is a number that synthesizes a researcher’s output. It is defined as the maximum number h such that the researcher has h papers with at least h citations each. Two axiomatic characterizations of this index are suggested. One of them provides a simple conceptualization of the Hirsch index: after selecting those outputs deserving index 1, the Hirsch index of any other output x is the minimum value of a two-part decomposition of x.

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Year of publication:	2009-12-18
Authors:	Quesada, Antonio
Institutions:	Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Subject:	Hirsch index \| publications \| citations \| research quality \| scientific productivity

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	MPRA Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Classification:	C43 - Index Numbers and Aggregation ; D80 - Information and Uncertainty. General ; A11 - Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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