The Economist subscription is a great resource to keep you informed. They cut through a lot of the bull you get if you watch a Cable News Network, getting to the actual events instead of the sensationalized story. The articles can be longer than I care for, but at least The Economist doesn't skimp on substance.

I've been a subscriber of The Economist for 15 years. If you want to get in-depth analysis about economic, social and political issues, this is the magazine to read.

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The Economist is an authoritative magazine that covers many sections of business and politics thoroughly. T.V. news covers barely any detail, many magazine gloss over the same topics but this magazine covers cracks and crevices that are often ignored by others but that are critical to understanding anything. I recommend this magazine to anyone who wants to be in the know before all the others get there.

All of the so-called news magazines put together (Time, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, etc.) don't equal the information found in one issue of The Economist. If you want real news for your money instead of ad-filled garbage, you'll do good to drop the others and use your savings here. My only gripe is some American opinion-injected reporting is starting to creep into this British-based publication.

Although it's expensive, The Economist is worth every penny. The Economist takes a middle-of-the-road to slightly conservative view on things, and the articles (especially the cover story article), can be quite long. But the reporting is in-depth, a rare quality in this time of 10 second news bites. It takes a week to slog through everything, but it's worth it!

The Economist is by far the best magazine you can subscribe to if you want a fair and unbiased view of what is happening in the world. The articles are extremely well written, unbelievably current (they must write it as it is being printed), and offer a great balance of home and foreign issues. If you want to expand your knowledge and keep up to date with what is happening globally, economically, and politically then this magazine is without a doubt the way to go!

I have been a subscriber of The Economist for 10 years and I think it is unquestionably the best news magazine on the stands today. The articles and content are first-rate and I don't know why more people don't read it each week. The cost is surprisingly low--$100 a year in Canada--so it's considerably cheaper than your daily newspaper. It is remarkably unbiased in its political views plus I appreciate the fact that they don't run lightweight articles. Subscribing to The Economist is a no-brainer for me.

The Economist's authority is unrivaled. A copy of the Economist in one's home suggests that one is a sophisticated follower of world affairs. A libertarian or pro-business view can be detected in the magazine, but it may be better characterized as a skeptical and wry observer.

This is about the Audio edition in MP3 format. It is ideal for listening in the car or on the bus. Great coverage of the entire planet. NO ADS. A good, balanced non-USA view. Do the USA news outlets waste your time? Then this is for you.