The Economist Reviews

Economist.com provides a wealth of features and benefits to its subscribers.

Digital subscription includes full access to a wide variety of digital content and features, such as:

• The Economist app and economist.com, featuring daily and weekly journalism
• Audio version of the weekly edition, via the app
• The world in brief in The Economist app
• Subscriber-exclusive newsletters and events
• The Economist archive, featuring over 20 years of back issues
• 1843, the sister publication, via economist.com
• All podcasts - listen on your platform of choice
• Special reports, including The World Ahead
• The ability to gift articles to friends and family

Digital + Print subscribers also receive their print edition by post each week.

Subscribers to the Espresso app have access to the world in brief via the Espresso app, 4 longer articles picked by The Economist per week, 3 articles per month from the website, and The Intelligence podcast, Monday to Friday.

Podcasts+ subscribers have access to all podcasts - listen on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts, and other platforms, 3 articles per month from the website, and 4 newsletters - The Extraordinary Story, Essential India, The Economist today, and The Economist this week.

Espresso + Podcasts+ subscribers get access to the world in brief via the Espresso app, 4 longer articles picked by The Economist per week, 3 articles per month from the website, all podcasts - listen on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts, and other platforms, and 5 newsletters - The World in Brief, The Extraordinary Story, Essential India, The Economist today, and The Economist this week.

These features provide comprehensive access to a wealth of information that spans daily updates, deep dives into global issues, and expert analysis.

Economist.com offers a variety of subscription packages. There are options for digital format, as well as a Digital + Print package. Lighter packages like Espresso and Economist Podcasts+ are also available. Subscription terms range from monthly and annual, up to longer terms designed to save money (options from 1 to 3 years).

For long-term subscriptions, the pricing is $412 for 2 years and $583 for 3 years. These subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each term.

In the past, they offered one year online access to all The Economist articles for $59 and one year subscription to the Economist print edition along with year-long online access to all The Economist articles for $125.

Please note that prices and packages may vary, so it's recommended to check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Economist.com accepts payment via Mastercard, Visa debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, and American Express. For subscriptions priced in USD, Discover card is also accepted. Regional restrictions apply: In India, subscribers must set up payment mandates due to RBI regulations. American Express is not accepted for subscriptions in South Korea or the Philippines. PayPal is unavailable for subscriptions in India, South Korea, China, or Malaysia. Apple Pay is not available for subscriptions in China, India, or Russia, and cannot be used with American Express cards. Cheques and bank transfers are no longer accepted. UK subscribers paying by Direct Debit must contact their bank for any changes.