The Economist recommends "eg" (no full-stops) in its style-guide[1]. As does the Guardian/Observer[2], and the University of Cambridge[3]. There are counter-ex

The Economist recommends "eg" (no full-stops) in its style-guide[1]. As does the Guardian/Observer[2], and the University of Cambridge[3]. There are counter-examples, such as AP and NYT, but this usage - without full-stops - is not uncommon or abnormal. [1] http://www.economist.com/style-guide/abbreviations http://www.economist.com/style-guide/abbreviations [2] https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-observer-style-guide-e https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-observer-style-guide-e [3] https://www.cam.ac.uk/brand-resources/guidelines/editorial-style-guide https://www.cam.ac.uk/brand-resources/guidelines/editorial-s...