The Economist was founded in 1843 by James Wilson, a British businessman and politician. Wilson created the newspaper to campaign against the protectionist Corn Laws in Britain, advocating for free trade and laissez-faire economics. The publication quickly expanded its scope beyond this initial focus, becoming a comprehensive source of global news and analysis. Today, The Economist is owned by the Economist Group, with significant stakes held by the Agnelli family, the Rothschild family, and other private investors. The Economist covers a wide range of topics including international news, politics, economics, business, finance, science, technology, and culture. While it's not a daily newspaper, it provides weekly in-depth analysis and commentary on global events and trends. Based in London, The Economist has a truly international outlook, with correspondents and contributors located around the world. The publication is known for its comprehensive coverage of global affairs and its analytical approach to news reporting. One interesting fact: Despite its name, The Economist is not primarily an economics journal. In fact, it refers to itself as a newspaper, even though it's printed in magazine format. This quirk dates back to its founding in the 19th century when it was indeed printed on newsprint, and the tradition has been maintained as part of the publication's identity.