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Most scientific texts are written for the purpose of publication, and most authors prefer publication in prestigious peer-reviewed outlets. Written by the editor of a leading journal in economic history, this chapter discusses how a compelling question, clear analysis and description, original and persuasive insights, and efforts to relate the findings to existing and future research form the key elements of successful studies that are published well.
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There are several other journals in economic history (e.g., Economic History Review, European Review of Economic History, Cliometrica, and more). At any point in time, they vary in style, which reflects a combination of the current editors’ preferences, the journal’s stated mission, and the state of the art in research. Reviewing recent issues of each may provide a (noisy) signal of the differences. That said, there is a great deal of overlap, with common themes and values. It is rare that a paper is “just right” for one journal but a bad fit for the others.
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Collins, W.J. (2018). Publishing Economic History. In: Blum, M., Colvin, C. (eds) An Economist’s Guide to Economic History. Palgrave Studies in Economic History. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96568-0_40
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