Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-12-2015
Abstract
We present an analytical framework to compare media bias under direct and indirect government control. In this context, we show that direct control can lead to a smaller bias and higher welfare than indirect control. We further show that the size of the advertising market affects media bias only under direct control. Media bias, under indirect control, is not affected by the size of the advertising market.
Journal Title
Economics Bulletin
Journal ISSN
1545-2921
Volume
35
Issue
3
First Page
1709
Last Page
1717