We develop a model to study the political economy implications of information gatekeeping, i.e., a policy of granting access only to friendly media outlets and denying access to critical ones. While an incumbent prefers positive bias, granting access improves her re-election probability only if...

The second issue of ACTECON Papers has just been published! The second issue, prepared by our senior consultant Hilal Utku, demonstrates New Broadcasting Act of Turkey which entered into force very recently. In this issue, we share our unique experience gained during the ANTEN A.Ş. project...