Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Returns to investment in education: A global update
Countries citing papers authored by George Psacharopoulos
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This map shows the geographic impact of George Psacharopoulos's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by George Psacharopoulos with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites George Psacharopoulos more than expected).
Fields of papers citing papers by George Psacharopoulos
This network shows the impact of papers produced by George Psacharopoulos. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by George Psacharopoulos. The network helps show where George Psacharopoulos may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of George Psacharopoulos
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of George Psacharopoulos.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of George Psacharopoulos based on the total number of
citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges
represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together.
Node borders
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Psacharopoulos, George & Harry Anthony Patrinos. (2018). Returns to investment in education: a decennial review of the global literature. Education Economics. 26(5). 445–458.354 indexed citations breakdown →
Psacharopoulos, George & Harry Anthony Patrinos. (2008). Education and Human Capital. Chapters.12 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (2006). The Value of Investment in Education: Theory, Evidence, and Policy.. Journal of education finance. 32(2). 113–136.65 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (2005). Linking Vocational Education and Training Research, Policy and Practice: A Personal View..2 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (2004). Public versus private University Systems. Econstor (Econstor). 2(4). 39–43.4 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George & Harry Anthony Patrinos. (2004). Human Capital and Rates of Return. Chapters.49 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (2004). Economies of education: from theory to practice. Brussels economic review. 47. 341–358.7 indexed citations
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Patrinos, Harry Anthony, Eduardo Vélez, & George Psacharopoulos. (1994). Language, education, and earnings in Asunción, Paraguay. The Journal of developing areas. 29(1). 57–68.14 indexed citations
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Patrinos, Harry Anthony & George Psacharopoulos. (1994). Pueblos indígenas y pobreza en América Latina: un análisis empírico. Series Históricas.2 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George & Zafiris Tzannatos. (1992). Women's employment and pay in Latin America : overview and methodology. 43(2). 39–64.52 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (1991). The economic impact of education : lessons for policy makers.7 indexed citations
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Carmichael, Jeffrey, et al.. (1989). The World Bank research observer 4 (2). The World Bank Research Observer. 4. 1.10 indexed citations
Psacharopoulos, George. (1985). Los reditos de la educacion : puesta al dia e implicaciones internacionales. 30(98). 1–38.1 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (1980). Spending on Education in an Era of Economic Stress: An Optimist's View.. Journal of education finance. 6(2).3 indexed citations
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Psacharopoulos, George. (1980). Information, an essential factor in educational planning and policy. UNESCO eBooks.4 indexed citations
Psacharopoulos, George. (1969). The rate of return on investment in education at the regional level : estimates for the State of Hawaii.2 indexed citations
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