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Questions about The Economic History Review

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who established The Economic History Review in 1927?

Eileen Power established The Economic History Review in 1927. She sought to create a dedicated space for economic history scholarship at a time when the field lacked its own journal.

When did Max Hartwell lead The Economic History Review from 1960 until 1968?

Max Hartwell led The Economic History Review from 1960 until 1968, steering the journal into new methodological territories. He guided the publication through this specific period of expansion.

How many volumes does The Economic History Review contain since its inception?

The Economic History Review now contains 75 volumes since its inception. Each year produces four issues that collectively build toward one volume.

What was the impact factor of The Economic History Review in 2021?

The Economic History Review achieved an impact factor of 2.487 in 2021. This metric reflects strong citation rates among peers and demonstrates consistent influence within both economic history and broader economic disciplines.

Which article published in The Economic History Review reshaped understanding of trade policy and imperial expansion?

Ronald Robinson and John Gallagher published The Imperialism of Free Trade in the August 1953 edition. That article fundamentally reshaped how historians understood the relationship between trade policy and imperial expansion.