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Axiomatics for the Hirsch research output index

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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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  • Quesada, Antonio, 2009. "Axiomatics for the Hirsch research output index," MPRA Paper 19454, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Hirsch index; publications; citations; research quality; scientific productivity.;
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    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • A11 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Role of Economics; Role of Economists

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