Burnet Assumes Economist Editorship
Journalist Alastair Burnet became editor as the publication continued expanding its analysis of politics and international business.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alastair Burnet Biography and Timeline
Follow Alastair Burnet through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Alastair Burnet, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1965–1971Years on this page
1965
1971
Bretton Woods Exchange System Fractures
The suspension of dollar convertibility into gold marked a fundamental change to international finance during Burnet's editorial tenure.
Records, sources and methodology
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