《经济史杂志》致力于历史和经济学的多学科研究，不仅对经济历史学家，而且对社会和人口历史学家以及一般经济学家都有兴趣。该杂志在方法和地理范围上都有广泛的报道。主题包括货币及银行、贸易、制造业、科技、运输、工业组织、劳工、农业、奴役、人口统计学、教育、经济增长，以及政府和监管的角色。此外，一个广泛的书评部分，让读者了解最新的工作，在经济史和相关领域。
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.