Mapping economics education research: A bibliometric review of the literature in two decades and the trend to support science and technology

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Waspodo Tjipto Subroto, Albrian Fiky Prakoso, Norida Canda Sakti, Eka Hendi Andriansyah, Zain Fuadi Muhammad Roziqi Fath, Ardhita Eko Ginanjar, Ety Youhanita

2026 Multidisciplinary Reviews Vol. 9 Issue 10 Article Cited by 0 SDG 4 Quartile

Abstract

This research aims to employ bibliometric methods to explore economics education over the past twenty years. Additionally, it seeks to understand how economics education can progress and achieve both conceptual and practical understanding. The study utilized the Scopus database for literature metadata and analyzed it via bibliometric software with Bibioshiny tools. The bibliometric process began by identifying 997 articles. After specific criteria were applied for filtration, 89 articles were selected for more detailed analysis. This research uncovers significant themes in economics education studied by various related researchers, presenting easily understandable information through figures, tables, and maps. Furthermore, the study analyzes the productivity of the articles, journals, authors, and countries involved. This study provides insights into crucial research directions concerning the development of economics education. The findings indicate a positive trend in research on economics education. These insights are invaluable for future researchers, as they can have practical implications, particularly for educators and policymakers. Thus, this article contributes to the advancement of global economics education curricula across various educational levels. Thus, the discussion of science and technology highlights the urgency of integrating STEM elements in economics education, which can enrich the curriculum with a more comprehensive and relevant approach for the current era of technology and data. The use of technology in economics education enables the application of data analysis tools, market simulations and economic models, which provide students with a more practical and realistic understanding. Therefore, this research highlights the importance of innovative curriculum development utilizing STEM approaches, which in turn can enhance students' skills in problem solving and economic analysis in an increasingly technology-dependent job market. © 2026, Malque Publishing. All rights reserved.

Affiliations

Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Pancasila and Citizenship Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana, Surabaya, Indonesia

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