Journal Article

The media and the economy: should we blame the messenger?


Abstract: Every day millions of Americans turn to the media for information about current events, including the state of the economy. They want to know if the economy is growing or if it is in a recession. Journalists are providing answers, but are their answers correct?

Keywords: economic conditions - United States;

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Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Cross Sections

Publication Date: 1994

Volume: 11

Issue: Sum

Pages: 1-4