Media Capture And Information Monopolization In Japan  Download
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paper, the authors investigate the unique institution of the
Japanese press industry called kisha club system, which is
deemed as the symbol of media capture by the government, and
collusion in the media industry. By tracing through its history,
they show how the institution has developed as a result of the
government's attempt to control the media, and the media's
incentive to use the alluring opportunity provided by the
government to limit the rivalry within the industry. They find
that the distribution of political power is a major factor
behind the collusive press-politics relationship. By providing a
simple model that links the distribution of political power and
the media capture, they explain why this institutional
arrangement has been so persistent in Japan.    • Format: PDF
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