Constitutional Economic Considerations for Safeguarding Critical-informative Journalism
Christoph Bertling （ Institute for Communication and Media Research, German Sport University Cologne, Institute Building VI, Aachener Str. 999 / Kirchweg 2, D-50933 Cologne, Germany ）
https://doi.org/10.37155/2972-4813-gep0302-3Abstract
Modern journalism exhibits strong tendencies toward market failure. In recent decades, cases of fraud, manipulation of information, inaccurate research, and fake news have repeatedly been published. This article explores possible solutions based on constitutional economic considerations. It demonstrates that a societal effort is needed to strengthen journalism as a democratically important communication channel so that it comprehensively serves the social welfare of society.
Keywords
Journalism; Market failure; Solutions; Social welfare; DemocracyFull Text
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