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4.5 out of 5 stars
294 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the magazine to be a good read, with insights and depth of reporting. They appreciate the writing quality, saying it's well-written and easy to understand. Readers also mention the coverage is opinionated, topical, and professional. Opinions are mixed on the value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others say it's a bit pricey.

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17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the magazine to be a great read. They say it's brilliant, sophisticated, and worth the money. Readers also mention it's worth the money for world travelers or the globally curious.

"Great magazine, but quite expensive." Read more

"...It’s actually worth the money if you like high quality." Read more

"...Otherwise, I find The Economist very worthwhile reading even though some articles are a bit longer than would suit my interests." Read more

"Magazine is great. Unfortunately Amazon’s auto renewal subscription is slow and you miss a week of the magazine during renewal." Read more

14 customers mention "Insight"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the magazine insightful, enjoyable, and informative. They appreciate the depth of reporting, international coverage, and technology. Readers also say it's comprehensive and objective, with opinions expressed clearly identified.

"...The reporting gives a great balance that is not often captured by U.S. sources...." Read more

"...Still I enjoy the depth of the reporting, the international coverage, and the technology sections are interesting...." Read more

"...information available in one place." He lauds the writing, the analysis, the breadth and depth of coverage on "those subjects you would..." Read more

"...to the economist for at least 15 years - it is the most informative news magazine on the planet...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the magazine to be well-written and convenient to read. They say it has great angles and is easy to understand if you are interested in economics. Readers also mention the iPad version is an easy way to listen to the articles on their iPhone or other device.

"...The writing quality is great here. I use it as a first source for keeping me updated about major international and science news stories...." Read more

"...It isn't any less expensive this way, but it was easier to do. I gave it to him as a Christmas present, and he looks forward to each issue." Read more

"...The audio version is superb, and its an easy way to listen to the articles in your iphone or other device while you do something else...." Read more

"...single best source of information available in one place." He lauds the writing, the analysis, the breadth and depth of coverage on "those..." Read more

4 customers mention "Coverage"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the coverage of the magazine to be opinionated, topical, and professional. They also appreciate the British humor sprinkled throughout.

"...Still I enjoy the depth of the reporting, the international coverage, and the technology sections are interesting...." Read more

"...I like BBC style and this is it. Covers world issues with professional and human care, insight, depth, punny subject titles!" Read more

"...World class editorial team, opinionated global coverage, sprinkled with british humor. The only magazine I find myself actually reading." Read more

"The Economist is by far my favorite magazine. The topical coverage, writing style, and editorial objectivity are indispensable to me in this day of..." Read more

9 customers mention "Value for money"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the magazines. Some mention they're worth the price, while others say they're a bit pricey.

"...I do think it's worth the significant investment for a subscription" Read more

"...It is rather expensive, and he had not renewed it when it expired. But he missed it a lot, so I was happy to be able to renew it through Amazon...." Read more

"...But frankly, I’ll be back. It’s actually worth the money if you like high quality." Read more

"...Out of the many news/business magazines out there this is one of the priciest, for a reason...." Read more

4 customers mention "Subscription service"0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the subscription service of the magazine. They mention that the auto renewal is slow, and the service isn't worth it. Some say they processed their renewal too early and started receiving two copies of the magazine.

"...My major qualm (and kudos to Amazon) is that the subscription service is run terribly. The website needs an overall in its account section...." Read more

"Magazine is great. Unfortunately Amazon’s auto renewal subscription is slow and you miss a week of the magazine during renewal." Read more

"Advertised subscription was vague and auto-renew was not authorized. Don't be fooled." Read more

"...This subscription service is terrible. They processed my renewal too early and I started receiving two copies of the magazine each week...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

William Doerner
5.0 out of 5 stars great read, happy to find the subscriptions on Amazon
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
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I love The Economist. Subscribe.

I have been reading this magazine for a decade and a devoted subscriber for about eight years. The reporting gives a great balance that is not often captured by U.S. sources. Of the magazines I have read, The Economist has seemed to offer the most in terms of details and breadth of stories. I bore of seeing only pictures or reading articles that are empty of insightful commentaries. The writing quality is great here. I use it as a first source for keeping me updated about major international and science news stories. We don't always get great coverage on this side of the pond in terms of international events and sentiment so I appreciate the magazine's frankness (even if I don't always agree with the opinions or endorsements).

My major qualm (and kudos to Amazon) is that the subscription service is run terribly. The website needs an overall in its account section. I have had problems multiple times with my subscription being put on hold because I was traveling and placed a stop on my mail or some other excuse. My online account often gets disconnected from my print subscription (not quite sure how!). I dread each time I have to call or email The Economist. Although the online account info may not be solved I hope the subscription with Amazon will fix my print problems (and was quite ready to change since my subscription was coming up). I don't understand how they used to change my address or say there was a problem with delivery and postpone delivery without contacting me. I am more than willing to give Amazon the chance to manage my magazine service. If it goes well, I'll keep using the auto-renewal. Fingers crossed!

BTW, my subscription was renewed VERY quickly. I have seen other reviewers complaining about the 4-6 week delay. Admittedly, those reports made me uneasy but my first magazine came in less than 2 weeks! Definitely acceptable!
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ccsteve
5.0 out of 5 stars Great opinion magazine, from a British viewpoint
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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This is my husband's favorite magazine. It is a British publication, and he likes to read about their take on things American, like politics, social issues, etc.
It is rather expensive, and he had not renewed it when it expired. But he missed it a lot, so I was happy to be able to renew it through Amazon. It isn't any less expensive this way, but it was easier to do. I gave it to him as a Christmas present, and he looks forward to each issue.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars When am I main sources for news
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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Pretty much my only detailed news source these days. It is somewhat biased but it's obvious when they are giving an opinion. Still I enjoy the depth of the reporting, the international coverage, and the technology sections are interesting. I do think it's worth the significant investment for a subscription
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Houston Hombre
5.0 out of 5 stars Best magazine, but do NOT buy from amazon
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013
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This is the best magazine out there. Pick up a copy and see for yourself if it is for you.

However,i do NOT recommend buying from amazon due to these reasons:

*amazon does not include the digital media version. This is a big deal. The audio version is superb, and its an easy way to listen to the articles in your iphone or other device while you do something else. The iPad version is very convenient to read. I seldom use the paper version.

*amazon stopped providing the digital version without warning. This should be clearly announced in the amazon site. I received the digital version during the first year but not the next when it auto renewed.

*amazon does not have magazine customer service during the weekend. This is annoying.

*now my subscription is caught between three parties: amazon, the magazine itself and a third party company.

Save yourself time and buy directly from the magazine. Same price
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Elizabeth H
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017
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Great magazine, but quite expensive.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars The Single Best Source of Information Available In One Place Anywhere!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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I subscribed last year to The Economist as a gift to my brother, a military historian and voracious reader. He was thrilled to be getting the magazine, and has since informed me that he considers it "the single best source of information available in one place." He lauds the writing, the analysis, the breadth and depth of coverage on "those subjects you would expect and those you had no idea were significant." That's enough for me. I will renew for him every year, and am now taking out my own subscription!
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James Wink
1.0 out of 5 stars Great Magazine -- Horrible Fulfiller
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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I have been subscribing to the economist for at least 15 years - it is the most informative news magazine on the planet. The company that is fulfilling the magazine has some serious issues.

My subscription auto-renewed in April with the current subscription ending in July. For the past month I have been receiving two issues each week. In short - my 12 month renewal subscription will only be 10 months due to the overlap. I have reached out to the fulfiller and have received no responses.

Beware!
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desertsheik
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, real, unbiased journalism
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
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I have had it with conservative verses liberal news reporting. I have always trusted The Economist to provide good journalism without a bias towards one side or another. I have not been disappointed.
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