The Australian Economic History Review is an academic journal focused on the study of economic history. It covers not only the economic history of Australia itself, but also the wider region, including East, South and Southeast Asia, and even the Pacific coast of the Americas. This broad geographical coverage allows the journal to provide a comprehensive perspective on the interconnections and influences of different regions in economic history.

The journal is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research in economic history and related disciplines, such as economic geography, social economics, development economics, and financial history. In this way, it not only provides a platform for scholars to present their research results, but also provides readers with a window to understand the economic development process and mutual relations of different regions.