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Behavior and Sustainable Finance: A Bibliometric Approach

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  • Elena Muñoz-Muñoz

    (Department of Business, Management and Sociology, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de Elvas, 06006 Badajoz, Spain)

  • Eva Crespo-Cebada

    (Department of Economics, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. Adolfo Suárez, 06007 Badajoz, Spain)

  • José C. Corchado

    (Department of Chemical Engineering and Physical Chemistry, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de Elvas, 06007 Badajoz, Spain)

  • Carlos Diaz-Caro

    (Department of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Business, Finance and Tourism, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad, 10071 Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

This paper is intended to highlight the importance of developing knowledge on sustainable finance using bibliometric analysis. The study is based on a review of sources from two of the most prominent scientific databases in the world, Scopus and Web of Science (WOS). A total of 372 and 355 documents were obtained from Scopus and WOS, respectively. The data indicate an exponential increase in the number of publications over the years, suggesting a growing interest in the subject and a need for further research. The research groups appear to have little connection, and the studies are widely scattered both geographically and across different research areas. Sustainable finance is an increasingly interesting field of study, with numerous branches that require further research. One such branch is the analysis of green bonds and sustainable development.

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  • Elena Muñoz-Muñoz & Eva Crespo-Cebada & José C. Corchado & Carlos Diaz-Caro, 2025. "Behavior and Sustainable Finance: A Bibliometric Approach," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-23, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:15:y:2025:i:7:p:270-:d:1699347
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