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The Economist

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The app is free to download and includes free access to the editor’s highlights - a weekly selection of six must-read articles from each week’s edition of The Economist.

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  • FreemiumProprietary

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  • GB flagUnited Kingdom

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  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
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  • Developed by

    GB flagThe Economist Group
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs $0 per month + free version with limited functionality.
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is The Economist?

The app is free to download and includes free access to the editor’s highlights - a weekly selection of six must-read articles from each week’s edition of The Economist.

Digital and print subscribers to The Economist receive unrestricted access to each week’s full print edition on iPad and iPhone.

FEATURES •Each week’s issue available from 9pm London time on Thursday •Download each issue to your device to read without an internet connection •Switch easily between reading and listening with The Economist in audio •Store and access back issues •Purchase single issues using In App Purchase •Subscribe from within the app and register your details with us for full access to The Economist on iPhone and iPad and The Economist online

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS •Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase •No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period •Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period •Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal

If you experience any problems, please contact customer service at customerservices@economist.digital.com.

ABOUT THE ECONOMIST The Economist is a weekly international news and business publication, offering clear reporting, commentary and analysis on world current affairs, business, finance, science and technology, culture, society, media and the arts.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON iPhone The Economist is also available on iPad, simply search in the App Store for “The Economist on iPad”.

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