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Questions about The Economic History Review

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When was The Economic History Review founded and by whom?

The Economic History Review was founded in 1927 by Eileen Power. Its first editors were E. Lipson and R. H. Tawney.

Who currently edits The Economic History Review?

The Economic History Review is currently edited by Sara Horrell, Jaime Reis, and Patrick Wallis. The lead editors are John Turner, Giovanni Federico, and Tirthankar Roy.

What is The Economic History Review's impact factor and ranking?

The Economic History Review had a 2021 impact factor of 2.487. RePEc ranked it 383rd out of 2,982 economics journals.

Who publishes The Economic History Review?

The Economic History Review is published quarterly by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Economic History Society. It has produced 75 volumes, each typically composed of four annual issues.

What journals are considered comparable to The Economic History Review?

The Economic History Review is ranked alongside the Journal of Economic History, Explorations in Economic History, and the European Review of Economic History as one of the best economic history journals.

Who are some notable past editors of The Economic History Review?

Past editors include M. M. Postan, H. J. Habbakuk, Max Hartwell (who served from 1960 to 1968), Nicholas Crafts, Jane Humphries, Christopher Dyer, John Hatcher, Richard Smith, Steve Hindle, and Phillipp Schofield.