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A Comprehensive Revisit to the Safe‐Haven Assets Literature

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  • Javed Bin Kamal
  • Sheena Sara Suresh Philip
  • Md. Lutfur Rahman
  • Asif ur Rashid Allis

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A large number of studies examine the safe‐haven characteristics of different asset classes. However, this paper addresses a lack of systematic literature reviews and bibliometric analyses with a sound theoretical viewpoint the safe‐haven assets literature by focusing on 1305 studies published in top‐tier journals during 2013–2026 from the Scopus database. We observe that safe‐haven assets‐related studies predominantly emerge during periods of crises and rising economic uncertainty, such as the COVID‐19 crisis. We find that there are no true safe‐haven assets. The ability of a particular asset to function as a safe‐haven depends on the economic conditions, sources of crisis, and other factors. Finally, the paper provides directions for future research.

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  • Javed Bin Kamal & Sheena Sara Suresh Philip & Md. Lutfur Rahman & Asif ur Rashid Allis, 2026. "A Comprehensive Revisit to the Safe‐Haven Assets Literature," Journal of Economic Surveys, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(4), pages 1999-2025, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jecsur:v:40:y:2026:i:4:p:1999-2025
    DOI: 10.1111/joes.70094
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