Journals in Economics and Finance
Welcome to the Economics and Finance journals area of Elsevier.
Subject overview
Elsevier’s Economics & Finance portfolio brings together leading journals across economic theory, applied econometrics, financial markets, corporate finance, development economics, behavioural finance and emerging interdisciplinary fields. Our titles publish rigorous, peer-reviewed research that informs policy and advances methodological innovation across the social sciences. From foundational theoretical work to data-driven empirical analysis, our journals support researchers at every stage of their academic journey.
Why publish with Elsevier?
Global reach through ScienceDirect, delivering visibility to millions of researchers and policymakers worldwide
Indexed in leading databases, including Scopus and other major citation indexes
Recognised research impact, with high-performing journals across economics and finance
Robust editorial standards and transparent peer review processes
Flexible publishing options, including gold open access and hybrid models
Journals snapshot
86 journals across economics and finance
8 Gold Open Access titles
Indexed in Scopus and leading citation databases
Serving a global community of researchers, institutions and policy leaders
Journals for Early Career Researchers
While all our journals welcome submissions from researchers at every career stage, several titles within our portfolio are particularly committed to supporting and showcasing the work of early career scholars in economics, econometrics and finance.
The following journals provide dedicated platforms designed to foster emerging voices and innovative research:
Fully open access journals
Our portfolio includes several fully gold open access journals in economics and finance. These journals ensure immediate, free access to published research, supporting wider dissemination and compliance with funder requirements:
Article Transfer Service
Many of our economics and finance journals participate in the Article Transfer Service, designed to help you find the best home for your research. Choosing the right journal can be challenging, and your initial submission may not always be the perfect fit.
If your paper is not accepted, whether before or after peer review, Elsevier’s Article Transfer Service can suggest alternative journals that may be more suitable for your work. You can learn more about how the service works here.
Author resources
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