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The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). “The World Leader In Country Intelligence”. Who is The EIU?. Global Intelligence Subsidiary of UK’s Economist Group ( The Economist magazine) Headquarters: London Major Offices: NY & Hong Kong ~100 FT Analysts, ~650 contributors
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The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) “The World Leader In Country Intelligence”
Who is The EIU? • Global Intelligence Subsidiary of UK’s Economist Group (The Economist magazine) • Headquarters: London • Major Offices: NY & Hong Kong • ~100 FT Analysts, ~650 contributors • $48M sales revenue (2001) • www.eiu.com
The EIU’s Services • ViewsWire: daily economic, political and market developments in 200 countries • $11,000 annually • RiskWire: analysis, forecasts, alerts, and background studies and data covering a wide range of risk factors • $5,000 annually • IndustryWire: five-year forecasts and news analysis for eight key industries. IndustryWire covers the 60 major economies that account for more than 95% of the world GDP • $6,000 annually
The EIU’s Services • CountryData: contains concise summaries of the EIU’s short-term political and economic forecasts on 181 countries • WorldData: near-real-time economic data and forecasts over the web
The EIU’s Services • Country Profiles: outline a country’s economic and political status and background. • They give an annual perspective on the long-term political and social issues affecting each country, providing a complete introduction to all international markets. They map out the infrastructure and the major industrial sectors of the economy; and also evaluate longer-term developments. • 173 reports on nearly 200 countries present figures and analysis in an historical context. • Subscription price US$265
The EIU’s Services • Country Reports: examine and explain in depth the issues shaping countries: the political scene, economic policy, domestic economy, sectoral trends, and foreign trade and payments. Detailed two-year forecasts complement the analysis and pinpoint political and economic developments and trends. • 195 countries covered • Annual subscription: US$485, Single issue: US$230
The EIU’s Services • Country Risk Service: In-depth and timely analysis of the risks of financial exposure in 100 countries • monitors emerging and highly indebted markets on a continuous basis, producing two-year forecasts for the economic variables that are most important for risk assessment • Variables include current-account balance, financing requirements, foreign reserves, short-term debt, "hot money inflows" and the vulnerability of the banking sector. • Annual subscription price: US$735
EIU Features • Offer numerous additional economic and global databases • All services available online • Individual articles available for purchase