Curbs on press freedom come with a cost, new research reveals
- Written by Alexandra Wake, Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
The importance of a free press to a thriving democracy is well-known. But what is its importance to a thriving economy?
We have found evidence attacks on press freedom – such as jailing journalists, raiding their homes, shutting down printing presses, and using libel laws to thwart reporters – have measurable effects on economic...