The media industry is unique in its ability to spread information that may influence the democraticprocess. This influence depends on where and how citizens get their political information. While previous research has examined news production and consumption on specific media platforms—such as...

Members of parliament (MPs) often decide on their own salaries. Voters dislike self-serving politicians, and politicians are keen to gratify their voters. In line with the political business cycle theories, politicians thus may well delay deciding on increases in salaries until after elections....