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Why pessimism about the U.S. economy might overshadow a longer-term success story
by
David Brancaccio
, Jarrett Dang
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 28, 2023
Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, explains why the U.S. economy may be stronger than it looks.
Inside Chinese President Xi Jinping's ascent
Oct 3, 2022
The Economist provides a new look into how the country's leader became one of the most powerful people in the world.
Uneven vaccination rates may worsen global inequality
Jun 24, 2021
Zanny Minton Beddoes of the Economist says a lack of virus protection could hinder many nations’ economic recoveries.
One way to value currencies? Compare Big Mac prices.
Jan 20, 2021
What the popular McDonald’s sandwich has to do with currency manipulation, trade policy and the incoming Biden administration.
What role can machine-learning election forecasts play in 2020?
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 6, 2020
Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes sees the magazine's forecasts as complements to traditional political reporting.
For campaigns, election forecasting can provide guidance on how to spend money
by
Justin Ho
Sep 23, 2020
Models can be especially helpful to national parties looking at where to allocate funds.
The Economist warns of a coming recession in its world economy report
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Oct 19, 2018
They find that "the rich world in particular is ill-prepared to deal with even a mild recession."
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The Economist warns of a coming recession in its world economy report
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Oct 19, 2018
They find that "the rich world in particular is ill-prepared to deal with even a mild recession."
What Big Macs can tell us about currencies around the world
Jul 13, 2018
Based on the price of a Big Mac in America, the U.S. dollar looks overvalued relative to almost every currency.
The Economist lists Donald Trump winning election as a global risk
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 17, 2016
The Economist rates a Trump presidency as a global risk