Ceremonial science: The state of Russian economics seen through the lens of the work of 'Doctor of Science' candidates

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The paper investigates the current status of economic research in Russia using a previously unexplored dataset of Russian 'Doctor of Science' (Dr. Sc.) theses. The Dr. Sc. degree is a postdoctoral qualification necessary for career advancement at most Russian universities. Thus, by looking at the Dr. Sc. theses we are able to provide a systematic overview of 'average' scientific standards in Russia, particularly at the mass universities at which most administrators and bureaucrats are trained. We show that the level of integration of Russian economics into the international scientific community remains very low. Moreover, we obtain a picture of a mostly 'ceremonial' science. Researchers combine references to 'classical' research, formal methods and practical application merely as an instrument for presenting the mostly verbal argument in a more 'scientific' way.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: IOS Working Papers ; No. 337

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists ; Economic Methodology ; Higher Education; Research Institutions ; Socialist Institutions and Their Transitions: Other
• Subject: Russian economics ; international integration ; scientific methodology

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Libman, Alexander ; Zweynert, Joachim
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Institut für Ost- und Südosteuropaforschung (IOS)
• (where): Regensburg
• (when): 2014

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/106628
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2014012113917
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET