Shang-Jin Wei Google Scholar: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Shang-Jin Wei's h-index is 20 (20 i10-index, 69,707+ total citations across 20+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of October 2026. Shang-Jin Wei is affiliated with Columbia University.
Shang-Jin Wei is a researcher affiliated with Columbia University, specializing in various fields. Their work has been cited 69,707 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in China.
Shang-Jin Wei's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 20 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 20
- i10-Index
- 20
- Total Citations
- 69,707
- Citing Countries
- 63
As of October 2026.
Shang-Jin Wei has an h-index of 20 and 69,707 total citations across 20 publications, with research cited by institutions in 63 countries.
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Effects on Financial Globalization on Developing Countries: Some Empirical Evidence
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The researcher established a foundational empirical framework for analyzing how informal payments and financial globalization impact commerce and investment in emerging markets.
The researcher established a framework linking institutional arbitrariness to economic costs, subsequently extending this analysis to challenge prevailing myths regarding pollution havens and foreign direct investment.
The researcher developed a methodological framework for accurately assessing domestic value-added in exports amidst pervasive processing trade, establishing a standard for measuring global value chain participation.
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About Shang-Jin Wei's research
Shang-Jin Wei is a researcher at Columbia University. Their work has been cited 69,707 times across 20 publications (h-index 20), according to Google Scholar.
Their most-cited work, “Effects on Financial Globalization on Developing Countries: Some Empirical Evidence” (2004), has accumulated 1,238 citations. Other influential works include “The Competitive Saving Motive: Evidence from Rising Sex Ratios and Savings Rates in China” (2011) with 977 citations and “Financial Globalization: A Reappraisal” (2006) with 929 citations.
Citations of Shang-Jin Wei's research come primarily from China, United States and United Kingdom, reflecting international research impact across 5+ countries. The interactive citation map above shows the full geographic distribution of the institutions citing this work.
