About the JF
Aims and Scope
The Journal of Finance publishes leading research across all the major fields of financial research. It is one of the most widely cited academic journals on finance and one of the most widely cited journals in all of economics as well. Each issue of the journal reaches over 8,000 academics, finance professionals, libraries, government and financial institutions around the world. Published six times a year, the journal is the official publication of The American Finance Association, the premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics.
Editor’s Report
Journal of Finance Editor Reports
Editorial Policy
The editors of JF, JFQA, JFE, RAPS, RCFS, and RFS hereby affirm that it has been, and will continue to be, our policy to avoid coercive citation practices.
Editorial Board
The incumbent AFA Editorial Board, including the Editor, Co-Editors, Associate Editors, Assistant Editor and Business Manager.
Current and Past Editors
A look at the past Editors of the Journal of Finance and years in which they served.
Journal stats
AFA monthly stats breakdown, including submissions and resubmissions.