Tag #Media Economics

What are the key economic arguments for and against privatizing the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, considering the availability of diverse content sources and the cost to taxpayers?

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's privatization is debated, with questions on its necessity and economic justification raised by critics like Guy Rolnik. Rolnik argues the corporation's purpose is questionable given the abundance of diverse content sources available today and the cost to taxpayers. The debate highlights the tension between public broadcasting's traditional role and the current media landscape.