The Economist Group

The Economist Group is a global media and information-services company founded in 1843, with headquarters in London and subscribers and clients in 170 countries. Its flagship publication, The Economist newspaper, was established by James Wilson to campaign against the protectionist Corn Laws and advocate for free trade; it has been published continuously for nearly 180 years and is available in both digital and print formats.

The group operates through four main businesses: The Economist newspaper; Economist Impact, which delivers analysis, influence and insight for organisations; Economist Intelligence, a market-intelligence service serving clients in 170 countries; and Economist Education, which offers learning and development programmes. A global events programme, combining local insight with global expertise, runs alongside these. Work spans digital and print publishing, media and journalism, market intelligence and data services, education and executive learning, and events and conferences.

The group's ownership structure includes trustees whose role is to protect editorial independence. Its stated commitments are to excellence, rigour and independent thought, to open discourse, and to championing progress for individuals, organisations and the world - on the founding belief in the power of enlightened thinking to drive progress.