Vinjeru Mkandawire
@vinjeru.bsky.social
Journalist at The Economist
Pinned
My cover story this week is on a fascinating global shift: the diminishing preference for baby boys around the world - and the first inklings of a bias towards girls. I'd love for you to read it.
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
For a dose of optimism, read Archie's excellent cover package on why Britain's bargain sales pitch might be one of its biggest strengths
A cover story from me in this week's @economist.com—on the "Poundland" strategy for the British economy: as a a cheap-but-good-value exporter of workers and assets.
That means slaying some sacred "world-beating" cows, but is truer to the advantages Britain actually has.
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That means slaying some sacred "world-beating" cows, but is truer to the advantages Britain actually has.
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July 13, 2025 at 5:36 AM
For a dose of optimism, read Archie's excellent cover package on why Britain's bargain sales pitch might be one of its biggest strengths
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We're hiring an intern to write about Britain—do apply! (We treat interns as regular writers, pretty much from day one.)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
www.economist.com/britain/202...
June 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're hiring an intern to write about Britain—do apply! (We treat interns as regular writers, pretty much from day one.)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
www.economist.com/britain/202...
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We’re looking for someone who can analyse the performance of our journalism and translate complex data into clear, jargon-free insights that support editorial decision-making. Apply by July 13th
The Economist is hiring a Senior Editorial Analyst
Our Audience team is recruiting a specialist to assess the engagement around our journalism and drive data-modelling and statistical projects
econ.trib.al
June 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We’re looking for someone who can analyse the performance of our journalism and translate complex data into clear, jargon-free insights that support editorial decision-making. Apply by July 13th
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Interesting in this chart from @tomcalver.bsky.social that many issues people think are important for Britain more than for them personally. The only exception is inflation/prices which 24% rate as important for them personally but only 18% for Britain
www.thetimes.com/article/33c0...
www.thetimes.com/article/33c0...
June 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Interesting in this chart from @tomcalver.bsky.social that many issues people think are important for Britain more than for them personally. The only exception is inflation/prices which 24% rate as important for them personally but only 18% for Britain
www.thetimes.com/article/33c0...
www.thetimes.com/article/33c0...
For our latest issue, I visited the newly restored Palazzo Serristori in Tuscany to understand why Britain's ultra-rich are swapping Fitzrovia for Florence. Wealthy people are often accused of crying wolf about tax changes. This time feels different.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Britain has bungled its taxes on the super-rich
Wealthy people are often accused of crying wolf. This time feels different
www.economist.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
For our latest issue, I visited the newly restored Palazzo Serristori in Tuscany to understand why Britain's ultra-rich are swapping Fitzrovia for Florence. Wealthy people are often accused of crying wolf about tax changes. This time feels different.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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Essential stuff from @matthewholehouse.bsky.social on the “migration theory of everything”.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
June 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Essential stuff from @matthewholehouse.bsky.social on the “migration theory of everything”.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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For decades the path to a nice life was clear: go to university, find a graduate job, then watch the money come in. Today’s hard-working youths, however, seem to be having a tough time https://econ.trib.al/jw2QMqO
Why today’s graduates are screwed
The bottom has fallen out of the job market
econ.trib.al
June 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
For decades the path to a nice life was clear: go to university, find a graduate job, then watch the money come in. Today’s hard-working youths, however, seem to be having a tough time https://econ.trib.al/jw2QMqO
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I remember the Economist cover on gendercide a decade or so ago (which is mentioned in the story). It’s such a remarkable turnaround.
June 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I remember the Economist cover on gendercide a decade or so ago (which is mentioned in the story). It’s such a remarkable turnaround.
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Before the weekend is out, do read @vinjeru.bsky.social‘s cover story on the girl preference.
Fascinating in every way.
Fascinating in every way.
The noxious practice of aborting girls simply for being girls has become dramatically less common. The preference for having boys is declining. But what comes next may not be simple or trouble-free econ.st/45G6Eny
June 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Before the weekend is out, do read @vinjeru.bsky.social‘s cover story on the girl preference.
Fascinating in every way.
Fascinating in every way.
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Interesting development.
The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
economist.com/leaders/2025...
The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
economist.com/leaders/2025...
The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
Millions of girls were aborted for being girls. Now parents often lean towards them
economist.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Interesting development.
The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
economist.com/leaders/2025...
The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
economist.com/leaders/2025...
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Really great that @economist.com used their cover story this week to revisit their 2010 cover story on ‘gendercide’. The practice of aborting girls for just being girls is not over, but has reduced significantly
economist.com/leaders/2025...
economist.com/leaders/2025...
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Really great that @economist.com used their cover story this week to revisit their 2010 cover story on ‘gendercide’. The practice of aborting girls for just being girls is not over, but has reduced significantly
economist.com/leaders/2025...
economist.com/leaders/2025...
My cover story this week is on a fascinating global shift: the diminishing preference for baby boys around the world - and the first inklings of a bias towards girls. I'd love for you to read it.
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
June 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
My cover story this week is on a fascinating global shift: the diminishing preference for baby boys around the world - and the first inklings of a bias towards girls. I'd love for you to read it.
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...