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Economics

Media Ownership Concentration and Political News Coverage

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In the United States, just six corporations control about 90% of the media that people consume, a situation that has been linked to a decrease in the diversity of political viewpoints.

Why this is interesting

You might have noticed that many news websites and TV channels seem to repeat the same stories. What if the real reason isn't just 'what's new,' but who actually owns the news?