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Problems in Using the Social Sciences Citation Index to Rank Economics Journals

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  • John B. Davis, 1998. "Problems in Using the Social Sciences Citation Index to Rank Economics Journals," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 42(2), pages 59-64, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:42:y:1998:i:2:p:59-64
    DOI: 10.1177/056943459804200205
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