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  • ISSN: 0022-0507 (Print), 1471-6372 (Online)
  • Editors: Eric Hilt Department of Economics|Wellesley College|106 Central St|Wellesley, MA 02581, and Bishnupriya Gupta Department of Economics|University of Warwick, Coventry|CV4 7AL
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The Journal of Economic History is devoted to the study of economic phenomena in historical contexts. It is of interest not only to economic historians but also to economists, social scientists, and historians in general. The journal has broad coverage in terms of geographic scope, time frame, and methodology. Topics covered include economic growth, inequality, political economy, labor markets, money and banking, international trade, transportation, agriculture, education, urban growth, industrial organization, technological change, health and demography, and the role of government and regulation. In addition, a book review section keeps readers informed about new work in economic history and related fields.

Arthur H. Cole Prize for the outstanding article

Neil Cummins, London School of Economics, was awarded the Arthur H. Cole Prize for the outstanding article published in this journal in the September 2020 to June 2021 issues, for:

 “Where Is the Middle Class? Evidence from 60 Million English Death and Probate Records, 1892–1992,” published in the June 2021 issue of The Journal of Economic History. The editorial board selected the winner.


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