ABSTRACT
Having access to the scientific literature is critical for scientific work. The re ason why access to the literature is so important lies in the fact that it is a reliable archive of scientific research. Digital and online databases make it easier for scientists to search the literature. However, access to most journals is limited by subscription. As a result, scientific institutions without the resources to pay for these subscriptions are disadvantaged (Evans and Reimer, 2009). More recently, many journals are providing open access to their contents after a certain period of time, as in the case of the journal Science, and some offer open access from the very beginning (Economic Analysis, Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education, International Review, etc.). This change reflects awareness that a diversity of viewpoints improves our scientific understanding, and that anyone who is interested in science should have free access to scientific literature.
