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.

Opinions

Main article: The Economist editorial stance

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When the newspaper was founded, the term “economism” denoted what would today be termed fiscal conservatism. The Economist generally supports economic liberalism, that is it supports free markets, and opposes socialism. It is in favour of globalisation. Economic liberalism is generally associated with the right, especially outside the United States, but is now favoured by some traditionally left-wing parties, especially the British Labour Party. It also supports social liberalism, which is often seen as left-wing, especially in the United States. This contrast derives in part from The Economist's roots in classical liberalism, disfavouring government interference in either social or economic activity. According to editor Bill Emmott "The Economist's philosophy has always been liberal, not conservative"http://www.guardian.co.uk/monarchy/story/0,2763,408484,00.html. In modern terms its stance has traces of libertarianism. However, the views taken by individual contributors are quite diverse.

Related Topics:
Fiscal conservatism - Economic liberalism - Free markets - Socialism - Globalisation - United States - Labour Party - Social liberalism - Classical liberalism - Libertarianism

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