The Economist

The Economist magazine was founded in 1843 and has been an establishment publication from its inception. In 2007, the magazine is owned by "The Economist Group" which is in turn owned 50/50 by the Financial Times, a subsidiary of Pearson PLC, and private shareholders. In 2006, the magazine's circulation was 158,000 with more than half sold in the US.

The Economist Group

The Economist group publishes the news magazine The Economist. 50% of the group consists of private independent shareholders, including the Rothschild's. The other 50% is owned by The Financial Times.

According to their website The Economist group "is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world."

Economist Group Board of Directors

Sir Robert Wilson | Sir David Bell | Rona Fairhead | John Gardiner | Philip Mengel | John Micklethwait | Nigel Morris | Rupert Pennent-Rea | Andrew Rashbass | Simon Robertson | Lynn Forester de Rothschild | Lord Stevenson of Coddenham | Chris Stibbs

Principals

• Robert Wilson – Chairman

Editors

• John Micklethwait – Editor-in-Chief
• Bill Emmott – former editor (from 1993 until Feb. 2006)
• Michael Reid – Americas Editor
• Emma Duncan – deputy editor and former UK editor
• Edward Lucas – Deputy Editor of the International Section

Affiliations

• Economist Intelligence Unit – a premium business publication published by The Economist

References, Resources and Contact

Contact

Web: www.economist.com