The Economist
The Economist is a weekly newsmagazine that openly takes editorial positions, generally classical-liberal — free trade, free markets, civil liberties. Articles are unsigned to emphasize a collective house view.
Visit economist.comPolitical lean
Center
Factual reliability
High factual reporting
Founded
1843
Headquarters
London, UK
Type
Weekly news magazine
Ownership
The Economist Group (Agnelli family minority; staff-controlled)
Strengths
- ·Strong global coverage of economics and policy.
- ·Transparent house perspective rather than hidden bias.
Things to keep in mind
- ·Every piece reflects an editorial point of view, not neutral reporting.
- ·Perspective doesn't fit neatly into US left/right axes.
Read across the spectrum
Any single outlet has a perspective. To get the full picture on a story, compare how sources on the left, center, and right cover it side by side.
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