Review of Financial Economics

Aims & Scope

The scope of the Review of Financial Economics (RFE) is broad.

The Review of Financial Economics publishes original research in all area of financial economics (e.g. corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, international finance, and relation between macroeconomic factors and corporate financial decisions).

The RFE will only consider empirical research and is a not a suitable outlet for strictly theoretical papers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.427

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13181

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1350

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The wages of social responsibility — where are they? A critical review of ESG investing

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Gerhard, Gregor

• Is gold the best hedge and a safe haven under changing stock market volatility?

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Matthew, Farooq

• Founding family controlled firms: Efficiency and value

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Daniel L., Michael C., Glenn V., Chandra S.

• Twenty‐five years of corporate governance research … and counting

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Diane K

• Islamic and conventional banks' soundness during the 2007–2008 financial crisis

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Khawla, Mahmoud Sami

• The impact of social‐responsibility screens on investment performance: Evidence from the Domini 400 social index and Domini Equity Mutual Fund

  Citation: 223

  Authors: David A.

• DOES THE OCTOBER 1987 CRASH STRENGTHEN THE CO‐MOVEMENTS AMONG NATIONAL STOCK MARKETS?

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Sang Bin, Kwang Jung

• Financial development and economic growth

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Yousif

• Financial deregulation and efficiency: An empirical analysis of Indian banks during the post reform period

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Abhiman, Saibal

• Competitive conditions in Islamic and conventional banking: A global perspective

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Rima Turk

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