We review the theoretical literature on market determinants of media bias. We present a theoretical framework that …

, this channel for supply-driven media bias has not previously been analyzed in economics literature. We model the … relationship as an informal contract based on trust and punishment, where a news source decides if and how much information to … provide to a media firm. Strategic interactions between these agents may have a significant impact on the level of media bias …

, this channel for supply-driven media bias has not previously been analyzed in economics literature. We model the … relationship as an informal contract based on trust and punishment, where a news source decides if and how much information to … provide to a media firm. Strategic interactions between these agents may have a significant impact on the level of media bias …

access only to friendly media outlets and denying access to critical ones. While an incumbent prefers positive bias, granting … gatekeeping can induce a quid pro quo relationship: media provides coverage with positive bias in exchange of future access …