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A magazine for those who like information, rather than data

Dec 30, 2008

by ari1974

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As the number of media outlets increases, and the amount of time reporters have to write stories decreases, mainstream reporting tends to deliver data, rather than information.

Rather than analyzing and interpreting what is happening, they will play it safe and throw together a bunch of quotes, a he said/she said of the story. You end up with a sea of words and data with no background and no context.

The Economist tries to deliver information, rather than data. They supply relevant context and background. If a political figure has repeatedly lied, they will call them on it, rather than just publishing what they have to say.

The Economist definitely mixes reporting and advocacy. They don't try to remain impartial -- they interpret the news. I like this approach, and I feel that they do a good job differentiating between their advocacy and their best effort at providing context and background.

Most people who object to their style of reporting don't like the mix of advocacy and news, or prefer a more personal, less analytic approach to reporting. Depending on your personal style, you will either love or hate their reporting.

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Sharrie April 25, 2009

It's a magazine I read most & like most. But I do believe they were wrong on many issues last year!

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Kristina500 April 24, 2009

Great review! It is hard to find good, thoughtful sources for news. The Economist is enlightening.

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Butter April 02, 2009

Do you ever find yourself wishing that the Economist was President?

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LingEatsCake February 04, 2009

I totally agree that so much of what constitutes an article these days are copy-and-pasted quotes strung together. When you find a real piece of journalism, it's enlightening!

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A weekly newspaper, printed in magazine form.
The Economist's focus is world news, politics and business. It also runs regular sections on science and technology as well as books and the arts. Every other week, it adds an in-depth special report on a particular issue, business sector or geographical region. Every quarter, it publishes a technology report called Technology Quarterly or TQ.

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