Cronin, B. 2010. The Diffusion of Heterodox Economics. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY 69 (5): 1475-1494

[Eugene Garfield]

Cronin, B. 2010. The Diffusion of Heterodox Economics. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF 
ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY 69 (5): 1475-1494..

Author Full Name(s): Cronin, Bruce
Language: English
Document Type: Article
KeyWords Plus: SOCIAL NETWORKS; ORGANIZATIONS; MOVEMENTS; 
JOURNALS; FIELDS

Abstract: P>Heterodox economics is in part defined by exclusion from orthodox 
circles and there is an understandable tendency for heterodox economists to 
engage primarily with each other outside these circles. Yet the critique offered 
by heterodoxy speaks more widely. This study examines the diffusion of 
heterodox economic ideas beyond the immediate confines via an analysis of the 
citation of heterodox economic journals by other journals. The diffusion of 
heterodox economics across wider disciplines is traced utilizing data from 
Emerald, Wiley, and Sage bibliographic databases. Employing the techniques of 
social network analysis, key journals in the diffusion process are identified, with 
implications for heterodox economics publishing strategy and engagement in 
valuation processes.

Addresses: Univ Greenwich, Sch Business, Dept Int Business, London SE10 9LS, 
England

Reprint Address: Cronin, B, Univ Greenwich, Sch Business, Dept Int Business, Pk 
Row, London SE10 9LS, England.

E-mail Address: b.cronin at greenwich.ac.uk
ISSN: 0002-9246
DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.2010.00753.x
fulltext: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1536-
7150.2010.00753.x/abstract