Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP10426
Authors: David Strömberg
Abstract: This article provides a review of recent literature in economics on the effect of mass media on politics. The focus is on the welfare effects of mass media. I also discuss the likely implications of existing behavioral theories of media effects, developed outside of economics.
Keywords: Bias; Framing; Media; Policy; Voting
JEL Codes: D03; D72; H5; L82
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| increased media coverage (L82) | share of informed voters (D72) |
| increased media coverage (L82) | responsiveness of voters to perceived competence differences among politicians (D79) |
| increased media coverage (L82) | voter turnout (K16) |
| increased media coverage (L82) | engagement of voters (K16) |
| media exposure (L82) | reduction in reelection of corrupt politicians (D72) |
| media exposure (L82) | improvement in political accountability (D72) |