Best Economics and Finance Journals for Finance

The position of each journal within this ranking is determined by a unique bibliometric score, specifically developed by Research.com. This score integrates the estimated h-index of the journal along with the number of leading scientists who have endorsed it over the preceding three years, ensuring an objective and robust measure of its academic impact and influence.

The ranking incorporates Impact Score values as gathered on January 12, 2026. In developing this ranking, more than 171 journals were rigorously selected following a detailed inspection and stringent evaluation of over 10,621 scientific documents published during the last three years. These contributions come from a distinguished group of 2,267 leading and well-respected scientists within the Finance research community, highlighting the depth and breadth of expert involvement in the process.

For a comprehensive understanding of the methodology employed in computing these ranking scores, including the bibliometric framework and endorsement criteria, please consult our Methodology Page. This resource provides full transparency and further elaboration on the rigorous scientific approach underpinning this authoritative ranking.