What Is One Critique or Negative Consequence of the Consolidation

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is one critique or negative consequence of the consolidation of media properties?

• A)narrowcasting-fragmentation of programming to specialty or niches
• B)globalization-a boy in Mumbai listening to Mustang Sally on his MP3
• C) making the media less open and diverse in terms of ideas and cultural products
• D) sharing critical information/news around the world almost instantaneously

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Definitions:

Variability Of Return

Denotes the volatility in the profits or gains from investments over a period.

Risk

The exposure to the potential of loss or damage when the outcome is uncertain.

Risk Aversion

The tendency of investors to prefer lower risk options, avoiding higher risk investments even if they offer potentially higher returns.

Expected Return

The profit or loss an investor anticipates on an investment that has various known or expected rates of return.