Business History Review publishes articles on the history of business and the economy in all parts of the world. It is the leading journal in the field and is committed to scholarly excellence. The journal publishes articles on all aspects of business and economic history, including the history of corporations, entrepreneurship, labor, consumption, and economic thought. It also publishes book reviews and review essays.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ1
Business and International ManagementQ3
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
BusinessHistory Of Social Sciences
Scopus Categories
HistoryBusiness and International ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Economic and Social StudiesAmerican History and CultureDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHistory of Science and MedicineAmerican Environmental and Regional History