The citation field of evolutionary economics.

Evolutionary economics has developed into an academic field of its
own, institutionalized around, amongst others, the Journal of Evolutionary
Economics (JEE). This paper analyzes the way and extent to which evolutionary
economics has become an interdisciplinary journal, as its aim was: a
journal that is indispensable in the exchange of expert knowledge on topics
and using approaches that relate naturally with it. Analyzing citation data
for the relevant academic field for the Journal of Evolutionary Economics,
we use insights from scientometrics and social network analysis to find that,
indeed, the JEE is a central player in this interdisciplinary field aiming mostly
at understanding technological and regional dynamics. It does not, however,
link firmly with the natural sciences (including biology) nor to management
sciences, entrepreneurship, and organization studies. Another journal that
could be perceived to have evolutionary acumen, the Journal of Economic
Issues, does relate to heterodox economics journals and is relatively more
involved in discussing issues of firm and industry organization. The JEE seems
most keen to develop theoretical insights.