Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance

The Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance (J BEHAV EXP FINANC) is a premier peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of financial decision-making through the lenses of behavioral and experimental economics. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a vital bridge between theoretical finance, psychology, and empirical methodology. Its scope encompasses a wide array of topics, including the impact of cognitive biases, heuristics, and emotional factors on investor behavior, market anomalies, asset pricing, corporate finance, and the design of financial experiments. The journal also explores the role of social preferences, neurofinance, and the implications of behavioral insights for financial regulation and policy. The journal publishes a variety of article types, primarily original research articles, but also welcomes review articles, replication studies, and methodological contributions that push the boundaries of experimental design in finance. It is particularly receptive to studies that utilize laboratory experiments, field experiments, and survey-based methods to test behavioral theories. The primary target audience includes academic researchers, PhD students, and practitioners in behavioral finance, experimental economics, and financial psychology, as well as policymakers and financial analysts seeking evidence-based insights into market dynamics. Notably, the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance offers both subscription and open access publishing options, allowing authors to choose the dissemination route that best suits their needs. With a 2026 Journal Impact Factor of 3.9000, it is firmly positioned in the Q1 quartile of its field, reflecting its high citation impact and strong reputation among scholars. This standing underscores the journal’s role as a leading outlet for rigorous, innovative research that challenges traditional finance paradigms and offers practical understanding of real-world financial behavior.