Economists Incentivize Conformity Over Quality

The video discusses the challenges and biases in the current systems of peer review and citation counts in academia, particularly in economics. It highlights the need for more pluralism and diverse approaches in economic research and critiques the reliance on citation counts as a measure of scientific quality. The video also emphasizes the importance of funding innovative research and the role of institutions in supporting diverse economic studies.

What implications do citation biases have for the development of economics as a discipline?

How can the academic community address the criticisms of citation measures in research evaluation?

What role does funding play in shaping the direction of economic research?