This thoroughly updated third edition focuses on the primary concerns of media economics, the techniques of economic and business analysis, and the overall characteristics of the media environment; and explores contemporary business practices within spec

Contents: Preface. Part I: Economic Value and Structure.J. Owers, R. Carveth, A. Alexander, An Introduction to Media Economics Theory and Practice. R. Corn-Revere, R. Carveth, Economics and Media Regulation. G.W. Ozanich, M.O. Wirth, Structure and Change: A Communications Industry Overview. C.A. Hollifield, The Economics of International Media. Part II: Industries and Practices.R.G. Picard, The Economics of the Daily Newspaper Industry. A.N. Greco, The Economics of Books and Magazines. D.A. Ferguson, The Broadcast Television Networks. B.J. Bates, T. Chambers, The Economics of the Cable Industry. D. Gomery, The Economics of Hollywood: Money and Media. A.B. Albarran, The Economics of the Contemporary Radio Industry. E.W. Rothenbuhler, T. McCourt, The Economics of the Recording Industry. M.A. Shaver, The Economics of the Advertising Industry. R. Carveth, The Economics of Online Media.