Journal article
Interdependence in Media Economics: Ethical Implications of the Economic Characteristics of News
Journal of mass media ethics, v 24(2-3), pp 127-145
01 Jan 2009
Abstract
Citizens need accurate news to govern themselves effectively in a democratic society. Journalists argue editorial independence is necessary to ensure that the integrity of news is not compromised. However, the economic characteristics of news create conflicts between the ideal of independence and the need to pay production costs. This study analyzes those conflicts and the economic tools for resolving them. The analysis suggests ways to balance independence and economic necessity without violating mutual ethical obligations shared by journalists, audiences, and advertisers.
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- Title
- Interdependence in Media Economics: Ethical Implications of the Economic Characteristics of News
- Creators
- Hugh J. Martin - Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, The University of GeorgiaLawrence Souder - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Journal of mass media ethics, v 24(2-3), pp 127-145
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Communication
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000279373100004
- Other Identifier
- 991019168401604721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Communication
- Ethics