The Economist, founded in 1843 by a Scottish hatter, is a major institution in British press, regarded as the ultimate source of international news. Known for its open liberalism, the publication generally supports free trade, globalization, immigration, and cultural liberalism. It is printed in six countries, with 85% of its sales coming from outside the UK.
None of the articles are signed – a longstanding tradition that the weekly publication upholds based on the belief that “personality and collective voice matter more than individual journalist identity.”
On The Economist website, along with the main articles from the journal, one can find excellent thematic and geographical reports by The Economist Intelligence Unit, as well as multimedia content, blogs, and a calendar of conferences organized worldwide. Additionally, there is regular updates on major stock market trends.
While the cover of the magazine may vary by edition (UK, Europe, North America, Asia), the content remains the same. In the UK edition, however, there are additional pages covering national news. The Economist is 43.4% owned by the Italian Agnelli family, with the remaining stakes held by prominent British families (Cadbury, Rothschild, Schroders, etc.) and editorial members.
