Emerging Markets Review

Emerging Markets Review (EMERG MARK REV) is a premier peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of financial systems, economic development, and corporate governance in emerging economies. Published by Elsevier, the journal provides a rigorous platform for theoretical and empirical research that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities present in these dynamic markets. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including but not limited to asset pricing, market microstructure, banking and financial intermediation, capital flows, foreign direct investment, exchange rate dynamics, sovereign risk, and the impact of institutional reforms on financial stability. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, but also welcomes comprehensive review papers and methodological contributions that offer significant insights into emerging market phenomena. The target audience includes academic researchers, financial economists, policymakers at central banks and international financial institutions, and investment professionals seeking evidence-based analysis of frontier and emerging markets. A notable feature of Emerging Markets Review is its commitment to high-quality scholarship, reflected in its status as a Q1 journal in the 2026 JCR rankings, with an Impact Factor of 4.400. This places it among the top-tier publications in finance and economics, underlining its influence and reputation within the field. While not an open access journal by default, Elsevier offers authors the option to publish open access for broader dissemination. With its focused yet comprehensive scope and strong citation impact, Emerging Markets Review serves as an essential resource for anyone engaged in the study or practice of finance and economics in the world’s fastest-growing economies.