Quick and easy permissions for reusing The Economist content
Use our third-party automated service to effortlessly reuse content from The Economist.
If you’re looking to reuse an article, cover, or graphic from The Economist or any of our publications, we make the process quick and simple. Using our fully-automated service, you can easily obtain a licence or order a customised reprint. Just follow the simple steps below.
Find and select content
Locate the content you wish to reuse on economist.com, then click the 'Reuse this content' button at the bottom of the page.
Choose reuse options
Follow the on-screen prompts to select how you'd like to reuse the content.
Finalise your licence
Create a RightsLink account (if you don’t have one, it only takes a minute), print your licence, and reuse the content.
Please note that you must be logged in to economist.com to access the full page. If you don’t have access, please contact [email protected] and include the relevant content so that we can provide a link to RightsLink.
Reprints, plaques and framed prints
Reprints are customised reproductions of articles, either delivered digitally or printed on high-quality paper. Reprints can be used to share articles at trade shows and conferences, showcase on your website, or mail to your audience. All reprint orders placed are custom-handled by PARS International Corp. to your specifications and within publisher guidelines.
Have a question?
Can I reuse a cover from The Economist?
Yes, but you must use this in its entirety (including logo and cover lines). Please contact [email protected] with the relevant cover to request a link to RightsLink. A fee is charged for this re-use.
Can I reuse photographs, cartoons or illustrations?
The Economist does not typically hold the rights to photographs, cartoons or illustrations. You will need to contact the copyright holder directly, who should be detailed in the bottom right hand corner of the image.
Can I reuse a chart or map from The Economist?
Yes, please submit your request through RightsLink. A fee is charged for this re-use.
Can I use content from The Economist in a School, University or further education institution?
Please check whether your institution has a licence to reuse content with the relevant Reproduction Rights Organisation (RRO) in your territory. If your intended use is not covered by a licence or statutory exception to copyright, you must submit a request for this use through RightsLink or Marketplace.
How do I request to reuse content from The World Ahead?
Please send reuse requests for The World Ahead content directly to [email protected]
Can I link to articles from The Economist?
Yes, you can link to articles on The Economist without clearing permission, but please bear in mind that articles will be behind a paywall and non-subscribers may not be able to view these in their entirety.
Can I reuse full articles on social media?
No, please do not use the text from a full article on any social media.
Can I use extracts of articles?
We license full articles and do not allow any editing or abridgement of our work. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions about extract use.
How do I credit the use of material from The Economist?
Once you have received a licence for this use, the correct wording will be detailed on your licence.
Should I include an author in the credit?
Typically, there are no bylines for articles from The Economist. If no author is listed, please simply credit The Economist.
How can I use a copy of The Economist as a prop or stage dressing in my TV or theatre production?
Please contact our PR team for this approval at [email protected] and [email protected]
Still need help or have some questions?
Contact our rights and syndication team by emailing [email protected]