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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Countries citing papers authored by Michael Waterson
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This map shows the geographic impact of Michael Waterson'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 Michael Waterson with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Michael Waterson more than expected).
Fields of papers citing papers by Michael Waterson
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Michael Waterson. 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 Michael Waterson. The network helps show where Michael Waterson may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael Waterson
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Michael Waterson.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Michael Waterson 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
signify the number of papers an author published with Michael Waterson. Michael Waterson is excluded from
the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.
Waterson, Michael, et al.. (2019). Testing for collusion in bus contracting in London. The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS).2 indexed citations
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Waterson, Michael. (2018). Ticketing as if consumers mattered. The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS).1 indexed citations
Dobson, Paul & Michael Waterson. (2008). Chain-Store Competition: Customized vs. Uniform Pricing. Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick).7 indexed citations
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Giulietti, Monica, Jesús Otero, & Michael Waterson. (2007). Supply Competition and Price Behaviour in the UK Electricity Supply Industry.2 indexed citations
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Ireland, Norman J. & Michael Waterson. (2006). Cartels and Search. The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS).1 indexed citations
Waterson, Michael, et al.. (2003). 1Strategic change in the market for domestic electricity in the UK*. Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick).3 indexed citations
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Vagliasindi, Maria & Michael Waterson. (1995). New Insights On The Interactions Between Regulation And Competition In Vertically Related Markets. The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS).
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Waterson, Michael. (1990). The Economics of Product Patents. American Economic Review. 80(4). 860–869.67 indexed citations
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