Institute Scholars Most Cited In Press

The Institute for International Economics is the most cited think tank in the print media, according to a new study, "An Assessment of American Think Tank Visibility in the Media," by Nicolas S. Ruble, excerpts of which were published in the September/October issue of The International Economy.

The study, which reviewed a sample of print media from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999, found that C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute, is the most cited think tank-based economist in the total press (US press, international press, and economics press). In fact, on a per scholar basis, the Institute's economists are cited more than the other think tanks studied for this report. Also, according to the study, Bergsten testified before Congress on international economics issues more than any other scholar during the period studied. He was followed closely in this category by Institute senior fellow Jeffrey J. Schott who was tied for second place.

For the complete story, please follow the links to Nicholas Ruble's Web site below.

Sample Selection and Methodology of the Study http://n.ruble.tripod.com/method.htm

Most Cited Think Tank-Based Economists http://n.ruble.tripod.com/mostcited.htm http://n.ruble.tripod.com/appb.htm

Summary of Findings
http://n.ruble.tripod.com/sumfind.htm http://n.ruble.tripod.com/appa.htm