Journal of Finance Bibliography Style
The Journal of Finance (JF) employs a specific and meticulous bibliography style, adhering to a variant of the Chicago Manual of Style. Accuracy and consistency are paramount, ensuring readers can easily locate cited sources. Understanding these requirements is crucial for authors seeking publication in the journal.
Key Elements and Formatting:
- Author Names: List all author names, with the last name preceding the first name (or initials). For multiple authors, separate them with commas. Use “and” before the final author’s name. For example: Fama, Eugene F., and Kenneth R. French.
- Year of Publication: The year of publication appears immediately after the author(s) names. Place it in parentheses. Example: Fama, Eugene F., and Kenneth R. French (1993).
- Article Titles: Enclose article titles in quotation marks. Capitalize only the first word, the first word after a colon or dash, and proper nouns. Example: “Common risk factors in the returns on stocks and bonds.”
- Journal Titles: Italicize journal titles. Use standard abbreviations where applicable, but ensure the abbreviation is universally recognized within the finance community. Example: Journal of Financial Economics.
- Volume and Issue Numbers: Include both the volume and issue number of the journal. The volume number is typically in bold font. Example: Journal of Finance, 48(1).
- Page Numbers: Provide the full range of page numbers for the article. Example: 48(1): 3-56.
- Book Titles: Italicize book titles. Capitalize the first word, the first word after a colon or dash, and proper nouns. Include the edition (if not the first), and the publisher and location. Example: Valuation: The Art and Science of Corporate Investment Decisions, 2nd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, New York).
- Working Papers: For working papers, include the author(s), year, title, and working paper series name (if applicable) along with the institution and its location. Example: Johnson, Simon, Peter Boone, Alasdair Breach, and Eric Friedman (2000). “Corporate Governance in the Asian Financial Crisis.” NBER Working Paper No. 7678, National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA.
- Websites: For online sources, provide the author (if available), the title of the page or document, the website name, and the full URL, followed by the date accessed in parentheses. Example: Federal Reserve Board (2023). “Monetary Policy Report.” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/mpr_default.htm (Accessed October 26, 2023).
Consistency and Style:
Maintaining consistency throughout the bibliography is critical. Ensure that the format is uniform for all entries. Double-check all information for accuracy, including author names, dates, and page numbers. Refer to a recent issue of the Journal of Finance for specific examples and nuances of their style. While this guide provides a general overview, the journal’s actual implementation might contain minor variations. Pay close attention to punctuation and spacing within each entry. Using citation management software, configured to the JF style, can significantly reduce errors and streamline the process.