# The Economist

[*The Economist*](https://www.economist.com/) delivers independent, fact-driven analysis from around the world, spanning geopolitics, business, technology, and culture, providing the essential context and perspective needed to understand complex issues. Essential reading for all students, but especially helpful for DP students taking Economics, Global Politics, Business Management, Geography and ESS.

### How can I log in?

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Visit the [login page](https://www.economist.com/api/auth/login) and enter your email address (don't click continue with Google):

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### Authorise your Account

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### Citing articles from *The Economist*

Note that when you are citing an article from *The Economist,* no author is provided, so you can skip the author element and begin your works cited entry with the article title. Don't use "The Economist" as the author.

e.g.

&#x20;“Who Is Winning in AI—China or America?” *The Economist*, 2 Sept. 2025, [www.economist.com/international/2025/09/02/who-is-winning-in-ai-china-or-america](http://www.economist.com/international/2025/09/02/who-is-winning-in-ai-china-or-america). Accessed 16 Sept. 2025.

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### Other Features

#### [Podcasts/audio editions](https://www.economist.com/podcasts)

A subscriber-only podcast collection covering business and finance, science and technology, and more ...

#### [Special reports](https://www.economist.com/reports)

Offering in-depth analysis focusing on specific topics and issues to support wide-ranging research needs.

#### &#xD;[Subscriber-only newsletters](https://www.economist.com/newsletters)

19 newsletters to suit your needs and interests.

#### &#xD;[Video](https://www.economist.com/video)

Engaging analysis on news, economics, politics, science and culture from our journalists, to help you understand the world around you

#### [Subscriber events](https://www.economist.com/subscriber-events)

Join us for exclusive access to in-depth discussions with our specialist correspondents. Recordings of previous events are available to watch on demand.

#### [Archival Access](https://www.economist.com/weeklyedition/)

Full access to the current weekly edition and back issues back to 1997.

#### The Economist App

Get The Economist app on [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-economist-news-podcasts/id1239397626?source_caller=ui\&shortlink=hpmr1dtw\&c=standalone-app-page+iPhone+bottom\&pid=standalone-app-page\&af_xp=custom) or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.economist.lamarr\&source_caller=ui\&shortlink=1oggayn5\&c=Standalone%20app%20promo%20Android%20link%20bottom\&pid=standalone-app-page\&af_xp=custom)


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