The Value of Journalism: global evidence on why media matters to economies, national security and crises
Bunce, M. 
ORCID: 0000-0002-4924-8993 & Pearson, B. (2026).
The Value of Journalism: global evidence on why media matters to economies, national security and crises.
Paris: UNESCO, IFPIM, DW Akademie.
Abstract
Global evidence on why media matters to economics, national security and crises.
Independent journalism is not simply a democratic good. This issue brief is a high-impact public investment that strengthens economies, enhances security, and saves lives. The evidence shows that journalism reduces corruption, improves public services, supports resilience to disinformation, and strengthens responses to crises and disasters.
| Publication Type: | Report |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory J Political Science > JA Political science (General) |
| Departments: | School of Communication & Creativity School of Communication & Creativity > Department of Journalism |
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