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International Review of Economics & Finance
ISSN 1059-0560 · eISSN 1873-8036 · Elsevier
International Review of Economics & Finance: CAS Zone 2 · Economics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 7.65; fully open access; APC about USD 1,930; review about 143 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 1,018 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Review of Economics & Finance is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Economics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Corporate Finance and Governance, Market Dynamics and Volatility and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies, together about 30.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Finance. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IREF publishes high-quality theoretical and empirical research across the broad fields of economics and finance. Its aim is to provide an outlet for scholarly work that advances our understanding of economic behaviour, markets, institutions, and policies at both domestic and international levels with broad global implications. The Journal welcomes contributions that develop new theoretical insights, present rigorous empirical analyses, or explore policy-relevant applications at the intersection of economics and finance. By doing so, it seeks to foster communication between academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in economics, finance, and related disciplines.As one of the largest general-interest outlets in the field, the Journal receives a high volume of submissions each year, spanning diverse areas such as: macroeconomics and monetary policy; microeconomics and industrial organisation; development and international economics; corporate finance; financial markets and institutions; behavioural economics and finance; asset pricing; climate finance; regulation and financial stability; technological change and innovation (including FinTech, digital assets and AI); econometric methods; and applied policy analysis. IREF particularly encourages work that addresses contemporary global challenges, provides fresh perspectives on longstanding economic and financial questions, or bridges across subfields to advance interdisciplinary dialogue.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 44 in mainland China (about 29%); most named Mainland China 44, United Kingdom 17, United States 13, Brazil 10, India 8 (150 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Corporate Finance and GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting11%
- Market Dynamics and VolatilityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance10.6%
- Financial Markets and Investment StrategiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance9.3%
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.5%
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.3%
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiencyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.6%
- Auditing, Earnings Management, GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting4.1%
- Global Financial Crisis and PoliciesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Economics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Business, Finance | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Economics Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Business, Finance | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Economics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Business, Finance | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 7.65LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.63LetPub ·
- h-index
- 128OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,625OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.82OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 55.3%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 958LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,155 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 711 |
| 2025 | 1,018 | 1,018 | 8,360 |
| 2024 | 762 | 214 | 12,754 |
| 2023 | 402 | 88 | 9,595 |
| 2022 | 287 | 44 | 6,624 |
| 2021 | 243 | 45 | 9,393 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
143 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 19 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 76 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 143 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,930 / EUR 1,810 / GBP 1,550 / JPY 239,380 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,080 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Free preprint posting service on SSRN Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1059-0560
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-8036
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Review of Economics & Finance
What CAS zone is International Review of Economics & Finance in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Review of Economics & Finance is in Zone 2 of Economics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Economics / Business, Finance. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Economics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Review of Economics & Finance?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.65; CiteScore 8.3, h-index 128.
How long does peer review take at International Review of Economics & Finance?
The publisher reports about 143 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Review of Economics & Finance?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Review of Economics & Finance based?
Of the 150 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 44 (about 29%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (44), United Kingdom (17) and United States (13). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Review of Economics & Finance?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Review of Economics & Finance is indexed in SSCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Review of Economics & Finance open access, and what is the APC?
International Review of Economics & Finance is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,930.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .