Economic Development

3 researchers across 2 institutions

3 Researchers
2 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in economic development examines the drivers of growth and prosperity at various scales, from local communities to national economies. Scholars investigate how policy interventions, technological advancements, and demographic shifts influence employment, income, and overall well-being. Methodologies employed include econometric analysis of large datasets, case studies of specific regions or industries, and theoretical modeling of economic behavior. Sub-fields include regional economics, innovation economics, and the economics of public services.

This research directly addresses economic challenges and opportunities within Arkansas. Investigations focus on the development of key state industries, such as agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and logistics, and how policy can foster their competitiveness. The impact of economic changes on public health outcomes, the sustainable management of natural resources, and the effects of demographic trends, including migration patterns, on the state's workforce and economy are also central themes.

This area benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing on insights from decision-making and behavioral economics, migration and labor dynamics, and public health research. Engagement across multiple Arkansas institutions ensures a broad perspective on the state's economic landscape.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Weici Yuan University of Central Arkansas 5 79
Jannatul Shefa University of Arkansas 5 119
Michael S. Yoder University of Central Arkansas 2 14
Decision-Making And Behavioral Economics 2 Migration And Labor Dynamics 1 Corporate Finance And Governance 1 Racial And Ethnic Identity Research 1 Public Health Research 1 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 1 Environmental Science Research 1 Materials Science Research 1 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Machine Learning Applications 1 Economic Geography 1 Transportation Policy And Planning 1 Binational Trade Studies 1 Climate Change Impacts On Infrastructure 1 Maritime Port Development 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: MEDIUM

Global trajectory
6,163 works in 2025
+4.3% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
2.1% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 4
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 National Bureau of Economic Research 531
  2. 2 University of Chicago 357
  3. 3 University of California, Berkeley 329
  4. 4 New York University 309
  5. 5 World Bank 293
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