The use of ChatGPT as a research tool in economics, econometrics and finance
Abstract
ChatGPT has experienced significant growth and adoption since 2018. Its accessibility and adaptability have expanded to all sectors, and it has proven to be a powerful tool that assists researchers in studying problems across various subjects. While numerous studies focus on the use of ChatGPT in various global contexts, it is necessary to conduct more specific research to determine the importance of ChatGPT in the fields of Economics, Econometrics, and Finance. This article conducts a bibliometric analysis using "ChatGPT" as a search string, following the methodology of Zupic and Cater. It was found that publications in the field of medicine accounted for 25.1% of the total reported in 24 knowledge areas, followed by social sciences at 19.7%, computer science at 10.26%, and engineering at 7.6%. Publications in Economics, Econometrics, and Finance regarding the use of ChatGPT as a tool were only 1.53%. The four countries with the most publications on the use of ChatGPT were the United States of America, the United Kingdom, China, and India. This research demonstrates that ChatGPT and AI are gaining momentum in different countries to maintain their position at the forefront of research, and they are likely to be soon adopted in the field of Economics.
Keywords
ChatGPT, economics, econometrics, finance
Author Biography
María de la Luz Pérez-Reveles
She has a PhD in Administration Sciences from ESCA Sto. Tomas-IPN; He has completed two Diplomas at the IPN called: 1) Teacher Training 2) Challenges and Trends of Education 4.0. He holds Level 6 of the EDI Scholarship. He has 30 years of work experience in the professional field in both the public and private sectors in the areas of business administration, project evaluation, human resources and research. She has held positions as manager and as an official in the educational sector, at the IPN she has served as Head of the Research Support Division, Management Coordinator and Deputy Director of Technology Transfer. He has published books, articles in international magazines and written book chapters. He has 26 years of teaching experience at the IPN and in other institutions at the Higher Secondary, Higher and Postgraduate Levels, and has taught degree seminars since 2005.
Hugo Necoechea Mondragón
He has a Doctorate in Administration Sciences from ESCA Sto. Tomas-IPN has 43 years of experience in the professional field in both the private and public sectors, in areas of management of food production plants, in national and international companies. He has held official positions in the IPN as Head of the Linkage Division of the Linkage Coordination, Coordinator of Operation of Research and Postgraduate Networks in the Research and Postgraduate Secretariat. He has 18 years of teaching experience at the IPN and has taught classes at Higher and Graduate Levels. Author of national and international articles, books and book chapters.
Gerardo
Doctoral student at ESIME Zacatenco Unit