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The world is complex, and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. With articles, podcasts, videos and more, our app is a simple way to understand big news developments and why they matter.
Now introducing The Economist Insider, a premium video offering available at launch for subscribers to The Economist. Join senior editors as they explain what's happening now—and what comes next.
What does The Economist cover?
With expert journalists around the world, The Economist reports on politics in America and around the world, as well as economics, business, science, technology and more. We connect the dots to explain the news today and implications for tomorrow.
Why choose The Economist app?
- Read global, fact-checked news reporting anywhere
- Listen to award-winning podcasts and audio articles
- Watch videos that distill big news
Get access to independent news reporting on your terms:
- Catch up on the news quickly with The World in Brief
- Enjoy early access to weekly edition, ahead of print
- Download articles for offline reading
Play news games to test your knowledge:
- Mini crossword: The Economist’s wordplay news puzzle
- Dateline history quiz: guess when news extracts were published
- Pint-sized news quiz: have you been following the latest headlines?
Enjoy additional features:
- Bookmark news articles to read later
- Give news articles to friends and family
- Read news analysis easily with adjustable text size
- Toggle dark mode
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