International Business Research: A Retrospective

IB knowledge development is assessed via a survey of 1686 articles published from 1992 to 2002 in six influential IB serials. Specifically, this survey identifies (1) prolific authors and their institutions, (2) author demographics and collaborations, (3) major research streams and recent discipline evolution, and (4) research designs and statistical methods used. Such inquiry can reveal the current state of IB research, and suggest editorial mandates and future research directions.