About the Journal
Research Papers in Economics and Finance (REF) is an open access, peer-reviewed academic journal that serves as a platform for the publication of original research in a broad spectrum of topics within economics and finance. The journal is published exclusively in English and does not charge any publication fees.
In the field of economics, REF welcomes submissions focused on micro- and macroeconomic policy, economic theory, development and growth, business cycle dynamics, sectoral analyses, market functioning, and spatial economics. In the area of finance, the journal features research that examines the functioning of the financial system, capital flows, financial decision-making, and the broader economic implications of financial activity.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest academic standards. REF offers an early view option, making fully peer-reviewed and corrected articles available online ahead of issue publication.
The Journal is indexed in: BazEkon Citations, CEJSH: The Central European Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, C.E.E.O.L.: Central and Eastern European Online Library GmbH, DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals, EBSCO Publishing Inc., ERIH Plus, Library of Science: ICM UW, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers, PKP Index, National Library Digital Repository in Poland. The journal is included in the Polish Ministerial List of Journals with a score of 40 points and is indexed under ISSN 2543-6430.
Current Issue
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025)
We are pleased to present the second issue of the Research Papers in Economics and Finance (REF) for 2025, published by the Poznań University of Economics and Business Press. This issue marks a small jubilee for the journal, as it is the 20th issue since its launch. The first issue was published in late 2016, and in 2026 we will celebrate the journal’s 10th anniversary. Over this period, we have published over 100 scientific articles authored by researchers from around the world. With a strong commitment to maintaining the highest scholarly standards, we publish only manuscripts which have successfully passed a double-blind peer review process, following initial verification done by the Editorial Committee. All articles published in REF are available online in English under an open-access model. REF is currently a biannual journal, with this issue containing nine research papers. (Piotr Manikowski)
Published:
2025-12-31
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