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Media Development and Political Stability: An Analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa
- The Journal of Developing Areas
- Tennessee State University College of Business
- Volume 48, Number 2, Spring 2014
- pp. 255-273
- 10.1353/jda.2014.0037
- Article
- Additional Information
This paper takes a holistic look at the media sector and establishes that press freedom along with reach reduces political instability. Greater reach of media furthers the cause of a free press. It generates an informed populace and increases government responsiveness. The hypothesis is supported by multiple econometric specifications and the results remain robust.