The journal was established in 1925 by the founder of the American Economic Association, Richard T. Ely (University of Wisconsin).

Land Economics covers such topics as environmental quality, natural resources, housing, urban and rural land use, transportation, and other areas in both developed and developing country contexts.

[1] The journal features conceptual and/or empirical work with direct relevance for public policy.

[3] Phaneuf follows former editor Daniel W. Bromley, the Anderson-Bascom Professor (Emeritus) of Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who led the journal for 44 years.

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