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Analysis of two main university rankings

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  • Varshavsky, Alexander

    (CEMI RAS, Moscow)

  • Komkina, Tatiana

    (CEMI RAS, Moscow)

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The study of the indicators used in THE–QS and ARWU 500 rankings is elaborated and the relationships between them are determined using regression models. The necessity of a critical attitude to the results of ratings of universities is shown.

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  • Varshavsky, Alexander & Komkina, Tatiana, 2011. "Analysis of two main university rankings," Applied Econometrics, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), vol. 23(3), pages 57-78.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:apltrx:0092
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    Keywords

    ranking; universities; indicators; models;
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    JEL classification:

    • C51 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Construction and Estimation
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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