Finance (FIN)
Section Information
Finance focuses on the management, allocation, and analysis of financial resources in individuals, firms, markets, and governments. The field examines investment decisions, capital structure, risk management, and financial market behavior to support economic growth and stability.
Current research includes corporate finance, asset pricing, financial markets, behavioral finance, financial technology, and sustainable finance. Advances in data analytics, quantitative modeling, blockchain systems, and digital financial platforms are transforming financial services and investment strategies.
This section publishes empirical studies, theoretical models, market analyses, policy evaluations, and review articles related to financial systems, institutions, and decision making.
Scope
Corporate Finance
- Capital structure and financing decisions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate governance and value creation
- Dividend policy and financial planning
Investment and Asset Pricing
- Portfolio theory and asset allocation
- Equity and bond valuation
- Derivatives and risk management
- Market efficiency and anomalies
Financial Markets and Institutions
- Banking systems and financial intermediation
- Capital markets and trading mechanisms
- Financial regulation and supervision
- Market microstructure analysis
Behavioral and Experimental Finance
- Investor behavior and decision biases
- Market sentiment and volatility
- Experimental studies in finance
- Psychological factors in financial choices
Financial Technology and Innovation
- Digital payments and fintech platforms
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency systems
- Algorithmic and high-frequency trading
- AI applications in financial analysis
Sustainable and Green Finance
- Environmental, social, and governance investing
- Climate risk and financial stability
- Impact investing strategies
- Sustainable capital markets
Public and International Finance
- Fiscal policy and public budgeting
- International capital flows
- Exchange rate dynamics
- Global financial system analysis
Editorial Board
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Papers Published
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