What Are the Three Basic Structures of Today's Mass Media

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Essay

What are the three basic structures of today's mass media industries, and how do they differ?

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Definitions:

Efficient Markets

A theory that suggests that financial markets fully reflect all available information at any given time, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher returns.

Investment Capital

Funds invested in a business for the purpose of furthering its operations and generating income or profit.

Profit Opportunities

Situations or conditions that allow for the chance to generate earnings above the norm.

Economic Profits

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.