Interdependence in Media Economics

Ethical Implications of the Economic Characteristics of News

Bibliographic Data

ID7497969
AuthorsHugh J Martins (Grady Memorial Hospital, corresponding author), Hugh J Martin, Lawrence Souder
Year2009
Volume24
Issue2-3
Pages127-145
Publication date2009-05-27
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Mass Media Ethics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0890-0523 • E-ISSN: 1532-7728
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08900520902885210
OpenAlexW2061379331
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited22

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. Independence, along with a good budget, tends to make for quality journalism. —Michael Wolff, The Man Who Owns the News (p. 225

Balance (ability · Democracy · Epistemology · Ideal (ethics · Independence (probability theory · Journalism · Media studies · News media · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Quality (philosophy · Sociology · Media Influence and Politics · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Law

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