The Economist, a major institution in British press, founded in 1843 by a Scottish hatter, is the go-to source for those interested in international news. Openly liberal, it generally advocates for free trade, globalization, immigration, and cultural liberalism. It is printed in six countries, with 85% of its sales occurring outside of the UK.
None of the articles are signed: a long-standing tradition that the weekly magazine supports with the idea that “personality and collective voice matter more than individual journalist identity.”
On The Economist’s website, in addition to the main journal articles, there are excellent thematic and geographical reports created by The Economist Intelligence Unit, as well as multimedia content, blogs, and a calendar of conferences organized by the journal worldwide. Plus: regular updates on major stock market prices.
The magazine cover may vary by edition (UK, Europe, North America, Asia), but the content remains the same; in the UK, however, a few extra pages cover national news. The Economist is 43.4% owned by the Italian Agnelli family, with the remaining shares held by major British families (Cadbury, Rothschild, Schroders, etc.) and editorial staff members.
