《經濟史雜志》致力于歷史和經濟學的多學科研究，不僅對經濟歷史學家，而且對社會和人口歷史學家以及一般經濟學家都有興趣。該雜志在方法和地理范圍上都有廣泛的報道。主題包括貨幣及銀行、貿易、制造業、科技、運輸、工業組織、勞工、農業、奴役、人口統計學、教育、經濟增長，以及政府和監管的角色。此外，一個廣泛的書評部分，讓讀者了解最新的工作，在經濟史和相關領域。

The Journal of Economic History is devoted to the multidisciplinary study of history and economics, and is of interest not only to economic historians but to social and demographic historians, as well as economists in general. The journal has broad coverage, in terms of both methodology and geographic scope. Topics covered include money and banking, trade, manufacturing, technology, transportation, industrial organisation, labour, agriculture, servitude, demography, education, economic growth, and the role of government and regulation. In addition, an extensive book review section keeps readers informed about the latest work in economic history and related fields.