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Retraction statements and research malpractice in economics

Cox, Adam; Craig, Russell; Tourish, Dennis

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Adam Cox

Dennis Tourish



Abstract

We draw on rational crime theory to help analyse 55 articles that have been retracted from 734 peer-reviewed journals in the field of economics. We highlight and discuss what these findings indicate regarding the nature and pattern of research malpractice in that discipline. Particular attention is given to exploring “no reason” retractions and the policy guidelines of publishers regarding retracted papers. We conclude that the frequent vagueness of retraction statements, and a reluctance to signal research malpractice, generally results in little damage to the reputation of caught, and known, offenders. Thus, a key deterrent to engaging in research malpractice is lacking. To reduce the incidence of research malpractice, we offer several recommendations for publishers and journal editors.

Citation

Cox, A., Craig, R., & Tourish, D. (2018). Retraction statements and research malpractice in economics. Research Policy, 47(5), 924-935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.02.016

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 22, 2018
Online Publication Date Mar 20, 2018
Publication Date Jun 30, 2018
Deposit Date Apr 17, 2019
Publicly Available Date Sep 20, 2019
Journal Research Policy
Print ISSN 0048-7333
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 47
Issue 5
Pages 924-935
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.02.016
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1332938
Related Public URLs https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/retraction-statements-and-research-malpractice-in-economics(a2fd442f-ddb8-49d5-983f-0e5618ec2235).html

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