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Using a panel of 138 countries over 1994-2005 we identify a channel through which a media free from government control promotes domestic investment. We hypothesize that a free media may enhance socio-political stability creating a favorable investment climate that attracts investment. A...
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Using a panel of 138 countries over 1994-2005 we identify a channel through which a media free from government control promotes domestic investment. We hypothesize that as media becomes freer socio-political stability is enhanced due to the creation of a favorable business climate that attracts...
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Previous literature stresses the importance of free media for economic development. By its nature TV, radio, and newspapers cross borders allowing citizens to easily sample media from neighboring countries. This creates pressure for domestic reform and spreads media freedom between countries....
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This paper explores the role of media in mitigating the adverse effects of ethnic diversity on economic policies using a pooled OLS approach. A freer media helps build a strong public consensus, generates public awareness, creates a transparent government and, thus, fosters development....
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