International Finance In The Age Of Digitalization And Sustainability: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Globalization, development of technology and increased interdependence of economies have led to the development of international finance as a critical study area. Its field cuts across financial transactions, international capital flows, exchange rates, and the contribution of institutions, and also focuses on the new issues of digital innovation, sustainability, and systemic risks. This research paper takes a thorough bibliometric and scientometric review of international finance literature in order to gain insight into its intellectual environment. The Scopus database containing 1,437 articles published between 1916 and August 2025 was used to obtain such data. The study reviewed the effect of bibliometric indicators and visualization tools like VOSviewer to analyze the trends of publications and citations, the most influential journals, authors, institutions, countries of origin, and clusters of keywords. The results demonstrate a steep increase in academic production since 2000, where the United States and United Kingdom have been leading the production with a growing contribution of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The leading journals are the Journal of International Money and Finance and the Journal of Banking and Finance. The key people and the network analysis make it clear that the themes are undergoing change, and they are no longer classical exchange rates and crises but new domains are emerging such as fintech, artificial intelligence, sustainable finance, and green investment. Future studies must extend beyond Scopus, and focus on non-English literature in addition to interdisciplinary investigation of AI-driven finance, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currency, and climate-related financial risks. The intensification of partnership between developed economies and developing economies will play a significant role in ensuring that there is an inclusive and sustainable financial system in the world.