Most Broadcasting Companies Are Privately Owned in the United States

question 58

Multiple Choice

Most broadcasting companies are privately owned in the United States and are supported financially by advertising.This means they are likely to reflect the biases of their owners and backers.Knowing that the press is not free suggests that there is a:

• A) political economy of the media.
• B) liberal media.
• C) media controlled by antitrust laws.
• D) cooperative economy.

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