Editorial Standards

Editorial Standards

Economic Statesman follows a source-led editorial process. We prioritise official data, central bank statements, government releases, regulatory filings, company disclosures, institutional reports and credible news sources. We do not knowingly publish invented figures, fabricated quotations, misleading claims or unsupported allegations.

Analysis and interpretation are permitted only when grounded in reported information. Writers must separate fact from judgement, avoid exaggerated language and make the economic relevance clear. Where a story involves a current development, the editorial desk should check names, figures, dates, institutions and source context before publication.

Use of AI

AI tools may support research organisation, outlines, copy editing, metadata and workflow consistency. AI must not be treated as the final authority on facts. Human editorial review is required before publication, especially for numbers, legal claims, quotes, policy decisions and market-sensitive information.

Commercial separation

Sponsored or partner content must not damage reader trust. Commercial collaborations should be reviewed under the same standards of accuracy, clarity and relevance applied to editorial work.