The recently-released secret taping of a conversation between Brazil’s president Michel Temer and one of the country’s most prominent businessmen reveals the extent to which big business influences politics and the judiciary in Brazil.
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Can Investigative Journalism Overcome the Rational Ignorance of Voters?
In the third and final part of our interview with Stanford economist James Hamilton, we discuss the connection between investigative journalism, human interest stories and entertainment value, and the difference between getting the truth right and making an impact.
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The Stigler Center Launches Second Year of Journalists in Residence Program
The 12-week program, which will take place in Chicago Booth’s Hyde Park Campus, offers a transformative learning experience for working journalists seeking to deepen their understanding of political economy.
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“Information Is a Public Good”
In the second part of our interview with Stanford economist James Hamilton, we discuss the costs of investigative journalism, the link between the degree of coverage and levels of corruption, and why information is a public good.
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“There’s a Set of People Who Do Understand What’s Going on in Washington, But That Story Isn’t Told Broadly”
How much does investigative journalism cost? What are its benefits? Why is it so hard to monetize? Can markets keep on providing this service? In an interview with ProMarket, James Hamilton offers answers to these and other questions related to investigative journalism.
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“Business Journalism Fails Spectacularly in Holding the Powerful to Account”
Can the media hold powerful corporate actors to account in an age of rising concentration? A Stigler Center panel offers opposing views.
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Trump and Sinclair’s Art of the Deal
Donald Trump is actually a boon for many media outlets. Consider, for instance, the case of Sinclair’s TV and radio stations that supported him throughout his presidential campaign.
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The Market for News in Russia: Is There a Demand for Government Bias?
Does the fact that Russian readers consume news produced by government-controlled entities, even though they have access to independent sources, imply a demand for pro-government bias? A new Stigler Center working paper provides a unique view into Russia’s news market.
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Stigler Center Launches Case Study Series
On Thursday, the Stigler Center will launch the first in a series of business case studies that focus on the many ways special interest groups subvert competition.
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Can Investigative Journalism Be Profitable? France’s Mediapart Shows That It Can Be
Is investigative journalism a private or public good? A new Stigler Center case study focuses on the success of French online news website Mediapart and explores the economics of media companies in the age of digital disruption.
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PwC and the Oscars: When Auditors Take Investors to La La Land
PwC suffered an enormous blow to its reputation following the Oscars because the ceremony is highly visible and the failure was simple to understand. But the accounting giant has experienced many blunders in the last decade that, despite being far more significant, left its reputation unscathed.
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Last Few Days to Apply to the Stigler Center’s Fellowship Program for Journalists
This 10-week program, which will take place in Chicago Booth’s Hyde Park Campus, will offer a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists seeking to deepen their understanding of the political economy.
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