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Are the Media Biased? Evidence from France

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In the last decade, the study of media slant attracted a great deal of attention in economics. However, the research so far focused on political bias and its methodology relied on a purely quantitative analysis measured by the frequency of phrases. This article brings attention to the economic news and combines a quantitative with a qualitative analysis by reading the news reports/articles and deriving from this reading the analytical categories used for statistical calculations. This article deals with economic bias in general: how do the media view the economy? Do they buttress their arguments and reasoning by relying on scientific concepts or research? Do they take stances on specific issues? Who is qualified as “economist” in the media? are among the issues raised by this article. The study covers articles published throughout 2014 in France by the newspapers with the largest circulation.

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  • Michael Lainé, 2019. "Are the Media Biased? Evidence from France," Journal of Economic Issues, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 53(3), pages 774-798, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:jeciss:v:53:y:2019:i:3:p:774-798
    DOI: 10.1080/00213624.2019.1644927
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    1. Thang, Doan Ngoc & Anh, Pham Thi Hoang & Long, Trinh & Dong, Do Phy & Dat, Luong Van, 2022. "Monetary Stance and Favorableness of Monetary Policy in the Media: The Case of Viet Nam," ADBI Working Papers 1325, Asian Development Bank Institute.

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