The Economist

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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.[1]

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

Editors

Affiliations

References, Resources and Contact

Contact

Web: www.economist.com

References

  1. Owen Gibson, [Emmott signs off as editor of the Economist], Guardian, 21 February 2006.
  2. Gibson, ibid.