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Does anybody here read 'The Economist' and care enough to pass comment on the publication?
I've taken an opportunity to subscribe for very, very low cost and wonder what to expect.
All I know is that it supposedly covers 'World politics, Business & finance, Economics, Science & technology and Culture'.
I've taken an opportunity to subscribe for very, very low cost and wonder what to expect.
All I know is that it supposedly covers 'World politics, Business & finance, Economics, Science & technology and Culture'.
It's an excellent news and business publication. If I only had time to read one thing each week to keep me up to date and explain news and business i'd chose The Economist. They cover a wide range of global subject matter and different issues. Many of my American friends subscribe after coming to the UK and reading it.
As my job is about developing future services in my industry I find it useful. My boss gives me his copy after he has finished reading it; I think it is interesting and well written. Yes it is all from a business perspective but as a result the crap is practically zilch.
I like reading the FT because of that too, however I was amused by my boss asking me if I was playing the latest Star Wars MMO
(because it was on the front page of the FT in an article about the comparison with Warcraft and the amount of cash the games industry is generating in comparison with films). He is about as far from a gamer as you could imagine. 
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I like reading the FT because of that too, however I was amused by my boss asking me if I was playing the latest Star Wars MMO
(because it was on the front page of the FT in an article about the comparison with Warcraft and the amount of cash the games industry is generating in comparison with films). He is about as far from a gamer as you could imagine. Trace
+1 Ive subscribed for year and years. Good in depth info on a lot of stuff not just economics and finance, they also have a tech quarterly which is interesting and the science section is also usually pretty good.
That being said, some inaccuracies and invalid theories are punted around, but whats new.
FWIW It was influenced by MI6 according to released papers discussed in "The Hidden Hand". A book about covert ops during the cold war. So it has a positive western spin... as you would expect.
That being said, some inaccuracies and invalid theories are punted around, but whats new.
FWIW It was influenced by MI6 according to released papers discussed in "The Hidden Hand". A book about covert ops during the cold war. So it has a positive western spin... as you would expect.
ringram said:
+1 Ive subscribed for year and years. Good in depth info on a lot of stuff not just economics and finance, they also have a tech quarterly which is interesting and the science section is also usually pretty good.
That being said, some inaccuracies and invalid theories are punted around, but whats new.
FWIW It was influenced by MI6 according to released papers discussed in "The Hidden Hand". A book about covert ops during the cold war. So it has a positive western spin... as you would expect.
I am a subscriber too and quite enjoy the read as a fairly reliable source.That being said, some inaccuracies and invalid theories are punted around, but whats new.
FWIW It was influenced by MI6 according to released papers discussed in "The Hidden Hand". A book about covert ops during the cold war. So it has a positive western spin... as you would expect.
Although as you say some of the theories thrown around definitely have an agenda, but primarily it is one of the most accurate reads.
I have a subscription. It's brilliant, but I never open the magazine. I read and more importantly listen to it on the ipad and iPhone. They do a WEEKLY audio edition which is a word for word reading of the entire magazine by actors. It's fantastic and has replaced the radio for me.
I tend to find the articles and anlalysis are generally about a week to two weeks ahead of the newspaper counterparts. The analysis is gently opinionated but also consistent. What I like about it most is it's news without the stabbing, raping and other hateful s
t that fills the newspapers.
I tend to find the articles and anlalysis are generally about a week to two weeks ahead of the newspaper counterparts. The analysis is gently opinionated but also consistent. What I like about it most is it's news without the stabbing, raping and other hateful s
t that fills the newspapers.
I subscribed for 10 years or so and agree that generally it is a fine newspaper. Whilst the issues it covers are generally highbrow, the writing style is simple and accessible. Unfortunately uncritical acceptance of "Dangerous Climate Change" and repetition of MMGW propaganda under the current editor means that I don't get it weekly anymore.
FarleyRusk said:
I subscribed for 10 years or so and agree that generally it is a fine newspaper. Whilst the issues it covers are generally highbrow, the writing style is simple and accessible. Unfortunately uncritical acceptance of "Dangerous Climate Change" and repetition of MMGW propaganda under the current editor means that I don't get it weekly anymore.
The environment coverage took a turn for the worse once Matt Ridley left.I've subscribed for about 10 years now and read every copy. Very informative and it gives you a lot more news than you'll get anywhere else. It does tend to have a pro-EU outlook and is supportive of MMGW but that wouldn't stop me reading it and it's a small part of the publication, unlike New Scientist which did lose my patronage when I couldn't take any more.
limpsfield said:
I have read it on occasion and have really wanted to enjoy it, but have never been able to get into it.
I am not sure why. Maybe I know too many financial journalists in the real world which prejudices my view.
I will try again in the new year.
What a story! I too read the economist, and know some financial (space) journalists!I am not sure why. Maybe I know too many financial journalists in the real world which prejudices my view.
I will try again in the new year.
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