The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is a research and analysis division of The Economist Group that provides subscription services and consulting services to help businesses, financial firms, and governments understand global trends and opportunities. The EIU has over 70 years of experience in providing data, analysis, and forecasts on various industries and countries. The subscription services include Country Analysis, Risk Analysis, and Industry Analysis, while the consulting services focus on healthcare. The EIU is well-positioned to be a commentator, interpreter, and forecaster on the phenomenon of globalization as it gathers pace and impact.