Research Guides: Business & Finance: Scholarly Sources

Scholarly Sources for Finance Research

Scholarly sources in finance typically include peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and conference proceedings that explore financial theories, models, and real-world applications in depth. Examples include publications like the Journal of Finance, Financial Analysts Journal, or Review of Financial Studies. These works are often based on empirical research and undergo a peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and credibility. Scholarly finance literature may also include case studies, working papers, and white papers from reputable research institutions.

From this page, you can:

Search recommended finance databases by topic, title, or author
Access and browse top finance journals for the latest research
Explore a curated virtual shelf of finance books available through the NJIT Library
Learn how to request articles or books via Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

What is a scholarly database?

A scholarly database organizes the best quality, most relevant information for a field or discipline in one place so it can be searched. Because there is so much scholarly research and so many different fields, databases specialize in which kinds of information or tools they provide.

Why use a scholarly database?

Scholarly databases take into account the important publications and research methods of a field or discipline. The database helps you make choices about which articles you want to see - by subject, dates of publication, overall topic, and more. Google and Google Scholar, while vast, do no quality control on the content they provide or give you good tools to narrow your focus.

ABI/INFORM Collection (ProQuest Central)
The database offers full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, and key business periodicals like The Economist, plus industry reports and global business data from ABI/INFORM Global, Trade & Industry, and Dateline, providing comprehensive international business insights.
BCC Research
A database of selected technology market research reports, reviews, and technology newsletters. Reports cover categories including advanced materials, chemicals, engineering, environment, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and nanotechnology. Authorized NJIT members can search the database but must contact an NJIT Librarian to download a report.
Business Insights: Essentials (Gale)
Business Insights provides in depth coverage of businesses, including company profiles, industry profiles, products and brands, financial reports, company rankings, histories and full text periodical articles.
Business Market Research Collection (ProQuest Central)
Company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica, and Snapshots.
Business Source Elite (EBSCO)
It offers full text from over 1,000 publications, with content dating back to 1985. It includes 10,100+ Datamonitor company profiles and is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
Gartner
A leading provider of research and analysis on the global IT industry. This resource includes white papers, research analysis, and more.

Funded by NJIT IST Divison.
Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Reference Solutions offers cutting-edge, advanced technology to provide real-time access to the world\'s most comprehensive databases of U.S. businesses, U.S. consumers, U.S. physicians, surgeons and dentists; It also includes Canadian businesses and consumers listings.
Richard K. Miller & Associates (RKMA) Business Reference Handbook Series
RKMA publishes 12 biennial market research handbooks covering topics like B2B marketing, consumer behavior, media, healthcare, international markets, retail, sports, and tourism.
Sage Data
Powered by Data Planet, it is a single platform to explore, visualize, and share detailed data from trusted source providers. With its multidisciplinary and global scope, it can be used in any setting from independent research to classroom instruction.
Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies.
Statista Expert
Statista provides statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Charts can be downloaded in PNG, PowerPoint, Excel or PDF formats or embedded in web pages and can be great in papers or presentations.

Find additional databases on our A-Z Electronic Resource List.

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Interlibrary Loan

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