The UC Irvine Libraries are proud to now sponsor premium access to The Economist. All UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e., current students and employees with an active UCInetID) can enjoy full access to the Economist.com, the mobile app, newsletters, podcasts, and live subscriber-only events.
How do UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e. current students and employees an active UCInetID) log in to their complimentary subscription?
You'll follow these steps whenever you need to log into The Economist.com site.
Step 1
Visit the Log in page for The Economist. Or, from the main Economist page (on the website or app), select Log in at the top of the page.
Step 2.1
Please don't select the 'Register now' or the 'Or continue with' options. (SSO is a later step.)
Step 2.2
Simply enter your @uci address in the Email address box.
Step 2.3
Wait as the page auto-updates when it detects your @uci.edu address.
Step 3
In the Find your institution box, type Irvine and select University of California, Irvine from the results.
Step 4
Complete (SSO) authentication with your UCInetID and password.
Done!
After authenticating, you'll be redirected to the homepage for The Economist. If you're on a desktop computer, you'll get a popup box taht says Your account is provided by the UC Irvine Libraries.
Tip: Want the mobile app? Select The Economist app link for a QR code that you can photograph with your mobile device.
I see an error when I try to log into my complimentary subscription. What do I do?
ERROR 1: OAuth Error
We can't authorize you because of an OAuth error.
You didn't complete the approval process before it expired. Please try again.
Cause:
There was a glitch with your SSO and/or Duo MFA in your open browser session.
Next steps:
Please close and reopen your browser to begin a new session, and follow the Premium Account Setup steps again.
ERROR 2
: Authentication failure
No valid targetedID released by the IdP
Cause:
Your UCInetID isn't classified as active with the Office of Information Technology (OIT). To have an active UCInetID, you must be an enrolled student or a current employee.
Next steps:
If you believe this is an error and your UCInetID should be active, please speak with the administrators in your campus unit. (For more information, see the UC Irvine Libraries' FAQs for Alumni and Employees about accessing electronic resources.)
ERROR 3: Problem Logging In
We can't log you in because of an authentication error.
Cause:
Economist already has your @uci email address on file. You either have a subscription (including Espresso subscriptions) or you registered to read an article for free. Economist needs to re-classify your email as being under the UC Irvine Libraries' subscription.
Next steps:
Do you have a subscription?
Yes: Scroll down on this page to the FAQ for how to join the UC Irvine Libraries' subscription.
No: Visit the Libraries Ask A Librarian email service page. Then copy and paste this into our email form:
How do UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e. current students and employees an active UCInetID) use their complimentary subscription in the mobile app?
Good news! The steps are essentially the same for both the Economist.com site and the mobile app.
The mobile app usually keeps you logged in on your account. You shouldn't need to repeat these steps every time you open the app. However if you update the app, or turn your phone off/on, you might need to log in again.
I have a personal (B2C) or Espresso subscription. Can I cancel it and join the UC Irvine Libraries' subscription?
Yes! UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates with a personal (B2C) or Espresso subscription can cancel and get a refund. This is a two-step process.
Step 1
Email Customer Service: supportteam@economist.com
[Script] Hello, I will be joining the University of California - Irvine group subscription, sponsored by the UC Irvine Libraries. Therefore, I ask that you please cancel my Economist subscription and issue me a refund. My email address for my subscription is [****@email.com]. Please notify me when the cancellation is confirmed. Thank you very much for your help.
When you receive confirmation, start the second step.
Step 2
Email the Enterprise Team: enterprise@economist.com
[Script] Hello, I am a UC Irvine Authorized Affiliate, and I received notice from the Customer Support Division that my subscription was successfully cancelled. Please transition my profile so that I can join the University of California - Irvine group subscription, sponsored by the UC Irvine Libraries. Please notify me when the transition is complete. Thank you very much for your help.
I'm getting a lot of emails from The Economist. What are they, and how do I stop seeing them?
Some automated emails from don't have an unsubscribe option at the end. They are:
To stop seeing them, you have two options.
Is any content from The Economist NOT included in our subscription?
Print copies are not included, meaning you cannot get the print magazine delivered to you.
How far back is the coverage with a premium Economist account?
An electronic version of the Weekly Edition (i.e., the print magazine) goes back to 1997.
As a student, do I receive additional benefits after I graduate?
There are no specific discounts for students after graduation. However, The Economist occasionally runs promotional offers on personal B2C subscriptions.
What personal info might The Economist Group collect, and how might they use it?
Please refer to The Economist's privacy policy and cookies policy.
More questions?
Access: UCI
The UC Irvine Libraries' license the Global Issues in Context database from the Gale publishing company, and that includes access to articles from The Economist magazine.
Access: UCI
This content is available through the UC Irvine Libraries' license to the Economist Historical Archive from the Gale publishing company.
Editorial Philosophy
Founded in 1843 to support the cause of free trade, The Economist continues to produce journalism of sometimes radical opinion with a reverence for facts.
Source: About Us. The Economist Group.