SourceScore
MODERN REFERENCE · 30% of composite

Der Spiegel vs The Economist — Modern Reference

How fit each source is for citation in modern (LLM-era) writing — machine-readability, schema, freshness signals, AI-corpus presence.

By Published by Caslon MediaScored against methodology v0.1Scores last verified
Verdict

The Economist outscores Der Spiegel on Modern Citation Reference by 13 points (A · 85 vs B · 72).

News

Der Spiegel

spiegel.de
B·72
Rank #110 of 130 on Modern Reference

Spiegel International (English) open; main German content paywalled; schema solid.

Higher Modern Reference
News

The Economist

economist.com
A·85
Rank #58 of 130 on Modern Reference

Machine-readable; broad LLM inclusion via paywall-bypass partnerships.

Global rank · Modern Reference

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
Der Spiegel
spiegel.de
72B·72#110 / 130view →
The Economist
economist.com
85A·85#58 / 130view →

Why these Modern Reference scores

Der SpiegelB·72
Modern Reference · 72/100

Spiegel International (English) open; main German content paywalled; schema solid.

The EconomistA·85
Modern Reference · 85/100

Machine-readable; broad LLM inclusion via paywall-bypass partnerships.

Signals behind the Modern Reference score

Der Spiegel
  • Dual-edition model
    spiegel.de/international free; spiegel.de paywalled.
The Economist
  • Schema + paywall
    Article schema present; some pages metered.

Other dimensions for Der Spiegel vs The Economist

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — tie
Discipline
Der Spiegel +14 pts
Velocity
The Economist +2 pts

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Sources & references

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