Cox, Adam, Craig, Russell and Tourish, Dennis (2018) Retraction statements and research malpractice in economics. Research Policy, 47 (5). pp. 924-935. ISSN 0048-7333

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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We draw on rational crime theory to help analyse 55 articles that have been retracted from 734 peer-reviewed journals in the field of economics.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.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	University of Sussex Business School > Management
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Depositing User:	Joy Blake
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2018 15:21
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2019 14:17
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/74126

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