Why I read The Economist, and why you should, too(shadyacres.tumblr.com)
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Why I read The Economist, and why you should, too
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No you shouldn't! It's terrible! You will come to understand this when they write about something you actually know about. What the Economist is good at is a tone of wry authority.
I've actually have read articles about something I actually know about, and my immediate reaction usually is, "I'm not the intended audience." I usually find The Economist's article to be much more cursory, but frankly, I appreciate its brevity in areas I am not well versed.
I've come to respect The Economist more in those situations.
I've come to respect The Economist more in those situations.
Can you give us some examples? I have never heard anyone say the economist is terrible. I have always found it to be a great source of info on world politics/markets but I'm not a IR/Finance pro so I guess I would not be the best judge.
I just wish the electronic version was cheaper.
I just wish the electronic version was cheaper.
Interesting read, but I couldn't help thinking of this onion piece throughout:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/according-to-the-economist-...
http://www.theonion.com/articles/according-to-the-economist-...
When something is wrong they always recommend 'reforms' and they avoid specifying what they are but its implied its privatization, low taxes, trade liberalization, deregulation. No matter the circumstances.
Anyone can do that. The only mildly interesting things are the trivia.