Taylor Swift
Our coverage of Taylor Swift, award-winning singer-songwriter, and her impact on politics, the economy and society
1843 magazine | How to get rich (Taylor’s version)
Think you know the story of how Taylor Swift took on the music industry? The reality is more complicated
United States
Grown up in the USA
Forty years on, Bruce Springsteen’s defining album still has something to teach Americans
United States
Fiscal nerds determine the fate of legislation in America
A battle under way to remake budget scoring
Culture
The hit series “Bridgerton” has set off a string-quartet boom
It is a surprising example of how popular culture can shape consumer habits
Culture
Has Taylor Swift peaked?
The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
Finance and economics
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich
Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
Culture
What lies behind Beyoncé’s country turn?
The star singer has always been a canny interpreter of musical trends
The Economist explains
What is photo retouching and when is it permissible?
The edited photo of Kate Middleton shows what a minefield it can be
Culture
Can American football become less American?
The NFL wants to take the sport to the world. The world may not want it
Culture
The meaning of the hysteria over Taylor Swift
It reflects the overlap of politics, conspiracy and celebrity
Culture
Does Las Vegas’s Sphere reveal the future of concerts?
The venue is dazzling. But copycats are unlikely to be built soon
Science and technology
The excitement of 70,000 Swifties can shake the Earth
As recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
Culture
The best albums of 2023, as chosen by The Economist
Throwback sounds such as folk, punk and soul dominate our list this year