Strategic Thinking and Media Bias: Evidence from Chinese Microblog Users DOI
Yihong Huang, Juanjuan Meng, Xi Weng

et al.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

It has been shown that media bias contributes to belief polarization from the supply side. This paper provides a novel perspective demand side by testing whether news consumers are strategic enough detect bias. We propose theoretical framework which shows tendency of reposting with political inclination inconsistent outlet’s general ideology is an indicator thinking. Combining both field data Chinese Microblog users and online experiment exogenously varies sources revealed, we show observational causal evidence more likely repost news, indication reaction. also simply reminding people can make their decisions strategic.

Language: Английский

The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez-Durán,

Roee Levy

et al.

Journal of Economic Literature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 62(4), P. 1422 - 1474

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

We provide a guide to the burgeoning literature on economics of social media. first define media platforms and highlight their unique features. then synthesize main lessons from empirical organize them around three stages life cycle content: (i) production, (ii) distribution, (iii) consumption. Under we discuss how incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, explore consumer substitution patterns across platforms. Throughout guide, examine case studies deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with brief discussion future (JEL D12, D72, D83, D91, I31, L82, M37)

Language: Английский

Citations

11
The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez Durán,

Roee Levy

et al.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

We review the burgeoning literature on economics of social media, which has become ubiquitous in modern economy and fundamentally changed how people interact. first define media platforms isolate features that distinguish them from traditional other digital platforms. then synthesize main lessons empirical organize around three stages life cycle user-generated content: (1) production, (2) distribution, (3) consumption. Under we discuss incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, consumer substitution patterns across Throughout review, delve into case studies examining deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with a brief discussion future media.

Language: Английский

Citations

10
Privacy and Polarization: An Inference-Based Framework DOI
Tommaso Bondi, Omid Rafieian, Yunfei Yao

et al.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

Citations

2
The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez-Durán,

Roee Levy

et al.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

We review the burgeoning literature on economics of social media, which has become ubiquitous in modern economy and fundamentally changed how people interact. first define media platforms isolate features that distinguish them from traditional other digital platforms. then synthesize main lessons empirical organize around three stages life cycle user-generated content: (1) production, (2) distribution, (3) consumption. Under we discuss incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, consumer substitution patterns across Throughout review, delve into case studies examining deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with a brief discussion future media.

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Strategic Thinking and Media Bias: Evidence from Chinese Microblog Users DOI
Yihong Huang, Juanjuan Meng, Xi Weng

et al.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

It has been shown that media bias contributes to belief polarization from the supply side. This paper provides a novel perspective demand side by testing whether news consumers are strategic enough detect bias. We propose theoretical framework which shows tendency of reposting with political inclination inconsistent outlet’s general ideology is an indicator thinking. Combining both field data Chinese Microblog users and online experiment exogenously varies sources revealed, we show observational causal evidence more likely repost news, indication reaction. also simply reminding people can make their decisions strategic.

Language: Английский

Citations

1