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Monday, December 16, 2024

Economics of Media Bias

The Economics of Media Bias
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-economics-of-media-bias-journalism-politics-polarization-markets-e723fe18
In a polarized country and crowded market, partisan coverage allows outlets to differentiate themselves. 
 
Is news bias fueled by journalists supplying slanted views or readers’ demanding them? An economist weighs in