The Review is published by The Review of Economic Studies Ltd, whose objective is to encourage research in theoretical and applied economics, especially by young economists, and to publish the results in the Journal.

Articles in the Review of Economic Studies are submitted by economists and other researchers across the world.

The Review of Economic Studies uses submission fees and subscriptions to cover the costs of producing the journal. All surpluses go to charity to support research in economics, especially by younger scholars and underrepresented groups.

Members of the editorial board are affiliated with a European institution. By contrast, the foreign editors have a non-European affiliation.