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.
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All Works
20 of 20 papers shown
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Henderson, J. Vernon, et al.. (2019). The prospects for manufacturing-led growth in Africa’s cities. London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science).1 indexed citations
2.
Henderson, J. Vernon. (2016). Industrial Bases and City Sizes. American Economic Review. 73(2). 164–168.6 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon, et al.. (2016). Building the city: sunk capital, sequencing andinstitutional frictions. London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science).12 indexed citations
Baum-Snow, Nathaniel Brandt, J. Vernon Henderson, Matthew A. Turner, Loren Brandt, & Qinghua Zhang. (2015). Transport Infrastructure, Urban Growth and Market Access in China. Econstor (Econstor).4 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon. (2008). Urbanization in Developing Countries. SSRN Electronic Journal.4 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon & Ari Kuncoro. (2006). "Sick of Local Government Corruption? Vote Islamic". SSRN Electronic Journal.1 indexed citations
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Arzaghi, Mohammad & J. Vernon Henderson. (2005). Why Countries are Fiscally Decentralizing. London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science).11 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon & Jacques Thisse. (2004). Cities and geography. Elsevier eBooks.20 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon & Anthony J. Venables. (2004). The Dynamics of City Formation: Finance and Governance. Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford).5 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon. (2003). Urbanization and Economic Development. Annals of economics and finance. 4(2). 275–341.47 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon. (2003). Marshall's scale economies. Journal of Urban Economics. 53(1). 1–28.843 indexed citations breakdown →
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Henderson, J. Vernon & Randy A. Becker. (2001). Political Economy of City Sizes and Formation. SSRN Electronic Journal.3 indexed citations
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Black, Duncan & J. Vernon Henderson. (1999). A Theory of Urban Growth. SSRN Electronic Journal.45 indexed citations
15.
Henderson, J. Vernon. (1995). Effects of Air Quality Regulation. SSRN Electronic Journal.29 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon. (1986). International experience in urbanization and its relevance for China. World Bank eBooks. 1.5 indexed citations
Henderson, J. Vernon. (1983). Coupe papers on public economics. JAI Press eBooks.2 indexed citations
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Henderson, J. Vernon. (1980). Community Development: The Effects of Growth and Uncertainty. American Economic Review. 70(5). 894–910.41 indexed citations
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