‘World's Top 2% Scientists’, bibliometric achievement by Prof. Dr. Frank Westerhoff

Prof. Dr. Frank Westerhoff, holder of the Chair of Economics, especially Economic Policy, has been included in Stanford University's highly prestigious list of the ‘World's Top 2% Scientists’ based on his citation metrics.

This annual evaluation identifies the most influential scientists worldwide by assessing their performance throughout their entire career using a composite indicator. Among other things, this indicator takes into account the total number of citations, the H-index and the respective authorship role.

Professor Westerhoff's admission to this exclusive circle recognises his outstanding and widely cited contributions in the fields of behavioural economics and agent-based modelling of financial and economic dynamics. His research provides crucial insights into complex phenomena such as speculative bubbles and the effectiveness of economic policy measures.

The listing confirms the high international visibility and scientific influence of Westerhoff's research and  economics in Bamberg.