Knowra The Economist The Economist The Economist is a British weekly news publication covering international affairs, politics, business, finance, science, and culture. Founded in 1843, it is known for concise reporting and editorial advocacy of free trade and liberalism.
James Wilson : James Wilson was a Scottish businessman, politician, and economist who founded The Economist in 1843. He launched the paper to campaign for free trade and repeal of the Corn Laws.
Editorial anonymity : Editorial anonymity is the practice of publishing writing without identifying its individual author. Most Economist articles omit bylines, presenting arguments as the publication’s collective voice.
Robert Hutton : Robert Hutton was a British journalist who edited The Economist from 1843 to 1857. As its first editor, he helped establish the publication after James Wilson founded it.
The Economist Intelligence Unit Democracy Index : The Democracy Index is an annual Economist Intelligence Unit assessment of electoral processes, civil liberties, and political participation worldwide. It turns the group’s political analysis into a widely cited country comparison.
Financial Times : The Financial Times is a British daily newspaper focused on business, finance, economics, and international affairs. It shares an international readership but publishes daily and gives business news greater prominence.
Corn Laws : The Corn Laws were British tariffs and restrictions on imported grain, largely repealed in 1846. Opposition to these tariffs was the publication’s founding cause.
The Economist style guide : The Economist style guide is the publication’s set of rules for clear, concise, and consistent writing. Its house rules help sustain a recognizable voice across many writers and subjects.
Harold Cox : Harold Cox was a British journalist and politician who edited The Economist from 1911 to 1938. His long editorship carried the paper through major changes in international politics.
Big Mac Index : The Big Mac Index is an informal measure comparing currencies through the prices of McDonald's Big Macs across countries. The Economist created it as an accessible illustration of purchasing-power parity.
The New Statesman : The New Statesman is a British political and cultural magazine founded in 1913. Its British political focus contrasts with The Economist’s broader international coverage.
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