Presidents shape the economy; the economy shapes presidencies. Yet analyses of presidential influence over the economy usually examine this interplay through an excessively narrow focus: the ability of presidents to shape short-term economic outcomes, particularly as these affect their own reelection prospects. Here, drawing on work in comparative political economy, we ask about the capacity of…
The study aimed to highlight the relationship between media sciences and economics by focusing on economic media as a form of development media that works to transfer and analyses economic information by linking it tot he changes taking place in society; especially with regard to issues related tot he economy. The study relied on the descriptive and analytical approach to monitor the economic m…
Coming on the heels of the pandemic-induced economic slowdown, the inflation crisis of the past two years seemed to catch much of the world by surprise. After three decades in which prices grew slowly across the world's advanced economies, suddenly the United Kingdom, the United States, and the eurozone were contending with near or above double-digit inflation. Prices across many emerging marke…
Inflation and unemployment continue to be the top concerns of urban Indians in June 2023, though worry levels have slightly diminished around both the issues, compared to the previous month. However, crime & violence has emerged the 3rd biggest worry. Worry around financial and political corruption has reduced slightly over the previous month. Commenting on the findings of the survey, Amit Adar…
As the world's largest democratic republic and the home to a substantial English-speaking population, India appears poised to establish itself as a powerful engine for global economic growth. Though India, already the fourth-largest economy by purchasing-power parity, is currently believed to be performing below its potential, the following indicators point to a more affluent future: a competit…
Many ordinary people have a dim view of the economy, which may be due to pessimistic press coverage, according to a study by the Washington Post. Major newspapers have run gloomy stories about the economy which has distorted the reality of the situation. Although unemployment is at a seven-year low and inflation is lower than it has been in 30 years, many American think both inflation and unemp…
'Local corporatism' has been identified as a major factor in the rapid growth of the Chinese economy. The institutional environment, ownership, political and social factors operate along with economic factors in explaining local corporatism and differences in the degree of corporatism of collective and private enterprises with local governments. The differences lead to the distinction between c…
The impact of economic issues on the successful presidential bid of Bill Clinton was compared with the influence of character and social issues on electoral results. National polling data generated by the American National Election Studies were used to determine the impact of these issues on the outcome of the elections. Electoral results being a reflection of the voters'fears and expectations,…
Critical scholarship investigating media and the Arab uprisings has called for "a return to history." This article argues that researching the contemporary constraints and opportunities of social movement media in the Arab region requires historicizing such practices. Reflecting on the role of media activism within the Arab uprisings necessitates broadening the historical context of social move…