The Economist
The Economist is a weekly news and international affairs publication of The Economist Newspaper Limited in London. As of 2004, its average circulation topped 1 million copies a week, about half of which are sold in North America.
History
The newspaper was first published in September 1843 and edited by James Wilson, an advocate of free trade and the repeal of the Corn Laws. Later the journal incorporated the Bankers' Gazette and the Railway Monitor. Wilson's son-in-law, Walter Bagehot, was editor from 1860 to his death in 1877. Other famous editors include Herbert Spencer (1848–1853).
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September - 1843 - James Wilson - Free trade - Corn Laws - Bankers' Gazette - Railway Monitor - Walter Bagehot - Herbert Spencer
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Features |
| ► | Opinions |
| ► | Business |
| ► | Letters |
| ► | Censorship of The Economist |
| ► | Further reading |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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