Where Do People Get Their News?

Andrea Prat and Patrick Kennedy

No 12426, CEPR Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Policy Research

Abstract: The media industry is unique in its ability to spread information that may influence the democratic process. This influence depends on where and how citizens get their political information. While previous research has examined news production and consumption on specific media platforms --- such as newspapers, television, or the Internet --- little is known about overall news consumption across platforms. To fill this gap, we use a model of media power and individual-level survey data on news consumption to estimate the potential electoral influence of major news organizations in 18 countries. Our analysis highlights three global patterns: high levels of concentration in media power, dominant rankings by television companies, and a link between socioeconomic inequality and information inequality. We also explore international differences in the role of public-service broadcasting.

Keywords: Media concentration; Media power; Inequality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017-11
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