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The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is part of The Economist Group
The Economist Group

File:The Economist Group 111 W57 jeh.JPGThe Economist Group is a group of companies that sell publications and services under The Economist brand, such as The Economist , Economist.com, Economist Intelligence Unit, Economist Conferences, Intelligent Life and The World In....
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It is a research and advisory company providing country, industry and management analysis worldwide and incorporates the former Business International Corporation
Business International Corporation

Business International Corporation was a publishing and advisory firm dedicated to assisting American companies in operating abroad. In 1986, Business International was acquired by The Economist Group in London, and eventually merged with The Economist Intelligence Unit....
, a U.S. company acquired by the parent organization in 1986. It is particularly well known for its country profiles, monthly country reports, five-year country economic forecasts, country risk service reports and industry reports.






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The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is part of The Economist Group
The Economist Group

File:The Economist Group 111 W57 jeh.JPGThe Economist Group is a group of companies that sell publications and services under The Economist brand, such as The Economist , Economist.com, Economist Intelligence Unit, Economist Conferences, Intelligent Life and The World In....
.

It is a research and advisory company providing country, industry and management analysis worldwide and incorporates the former Business International Corporation
Business International Corporation

Business International Corporation was a publishing and advisory firm dedicated to assisting American companies in operating abroad. In 1986, Business International was acquired by The Economist Group in London, and eventually merged with The Economist Intelligence Unit....
, a U.S. company acquired by the parent organization in 1986. It is particularly well known for its country profiles, monthly country reports, five-year country economic forecasts, country risk service reports and industry reports. The company also specialises in tailored research for companies that require analysis for particular markets or business sectors. In 2005, another entity, Economist Conferences, was merged with EIU. 2006 marked the 60th anniversary of the Economist Intelligence Unit's inception.

The Economist also produces regular reports on the 'liveability
World's Most Livable Cities

The World's Most Livable Cities is an informal name given to any list of cities as they rank on a reputable annual survey of Standard of living....
' of the worlds major cities, which receive wide coverage in international news sources. The Economist Intelligence Unit's quality-of-life index
Quality-of-life index

The Economist Intelligence Unit?s quality of life index is based on a unique methodology that links the results of subjective life-satisfaction surveys to the objectivity determinants of quality of life across countries....
 is another noted report.

See also

  • E-readiness
    E-readiness

    E-Readiness is the ability to use Information and Communication Technologies to develop one's economy and to foster one's welfare.There are several benchmarking indices at the macro level, e.g., those calculated by the UNPAN, World Bank, Economist Intelligence Unit etc....
     rankings
  • Quality-of-life index
    Quality-of-life index

    The Economist Intelligence Unit?s quality of life index is based on a unique methodology that links the results of subjective life-satisfaction surveys to the objectivity determinants of quality of life across countries....


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