Economics and Finance in Journalism: Corruption Encroaching on Media Privacy

Introduction In a society that prioritizes headlines and instant news, the role of journalism is frequently labeled as the “fourth estate of democracy.” It is assumed to be a vigilant observer, revealing wrongdoings, making power answerable, and communicating to the citizens. However, what occurs when the observer turns out to be weak and corrupt, just like the corrupt situation it is supposed to bring to light? Over the last two decades, the economics of journalism  has changed dramatically....