Media
"Information Is a Public Good"
In the second part of our interview with Stanford economist James Hamilton, we discuss the costs of investigative journalism, the link between the degree of...
"There's a Set of People Who Do Understand What's Going on in Washington, But That Story Isn't Told Broadly"
How much does investigative journalism cost? What are its benefits? Why is it so hard to monetize? Can markets keep on providing this service?...
“Business Journalism Fails Spectacularly in Holding the Powerful to Account”
Can the media hold powerful corporate actors to account in an age of rising concentration? A Stigler Center panel offers opposing views.
The election of...
Trump and Sinclair's Art of the Deal
Donald Trump is actually a boon for many media outlets. Consider, for instance, the case of Sinclair's TV and radio stations that supported him throughout his...
The Market for News in Russia: Is There a Demand for Government Bias?
Does the fact that Russian readers consume news produced by government-controlled entities, even though they have access to independent sources, imply a demand for...
Stigler Center Launches Case Study Series
On Thursday, the Stigler Center will launch the first in a series of business case studies that focus on the many ways special interest...
Can Investigative Journalism Be Profitable? France’s Mediapart Shows That It Can Be
Is investigative journalism a private or public good? A new Stigler Center case study focuses on the success of French online news website Mediapart...
PwC and the Oscars: When Auditors Take Investors to La La Land
PwC suffered an enormous blow to its reputation following the Oscars because the ceremony is highly visible and the failure was simple to understand. But the accounting giant has experienced many blunders in the last...
Last Few Days to Apply to the Stigler Center’s Fellowship Program for Journalists
This 10-week program, which will take place in Chicago Booth’s Hyde Park Campus, will offer a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists seeking to...
