Examining the research taxonomy of artificial intelligence, deep learning & machine learning in the financial sphere—a bibliometric analysis

Ajitha Kumari Vijayappan Nair Biju (), Ann Susan Thomas () and J Thasneem ()
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Ajitha Kumari Vijayappan Nair Biju: University of Kerala
Ann Susan Thomas: University of Kerala
J Thasneem: University of Kerala

Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 2024, vol. 58, issue 1, No 38, 849-878

Abstract: Abstract This paper surveys the extant literature on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning mechanisms within the financial sphere using bibliometric methods. We considered the conceptual and social structure of publications in ML, AI, and DL in finance to better understand the research’s status, development, and growth. The study finds an upsurge in publication trends within this research arena, with a bit of concentration around the financial domain. The institutional contributions from USA and China constitute much of the literature on applying ML and AI in finance. Our analysis identifies emerging research themes, with the most futuristic being ESG scoring using ML and AI. However, we find there is a lack of empirical academic research with a critical appraisal of these algorithmic-based advanced automated financial technologies. There are severe pitfalls in the prediction process using ML and AI due to algorithmic biases, mostly in the areas of insurance, credit scoring and mortgages. Thus, this study indicates the next evolution of ML and DL archetypes in the economic sphere and the need for a strategic turnaround in academics regarding these forces of disruption and innovation that are shaping the future of finance.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Deep learning; Machine learning; Artificial intelligence; Conceptual structure; Social structure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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