Media development and political stability: an analysis of sub-saharan Africa

Sanjukta Roy ()
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Sanjukta Roy: The World Bank, USA

Journal of Developing Areas, 2014, vol. 48, issue 2, 255-273

Abstract: This paper takes a holistic look at the media sector and establishes that press freedom along with reach reduces political instability. Greater reach of media furthers the cause of a free press. It generates an informed populace and increases government responsiveness. The hypothesis is supported by multiple econometric specifications and the results remain robust.

Keywords: Media Freedom; Press Freedom; Political Stability; Sub Saharan Africa; and Institutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F5 O1 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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