economic

Networks Combine to Deliver Economic Triple Threat

Will housing, gas prices and banking bring down the U.S. economy? On the news, it seems like a daily mantra.

NBC's Burnett Joins ABC's Golodryga in Reporting 'Silver Lining'

'Today' contributor takes a page from 'Good Morning America' colleague and reports something positive about the economy.

'Evening News' Report Warns of More (and Your) Unemployment

Despite gloomy prognosis of the economy, unemployment is not at recessionary levels.

Econ 101: What does 'Recession' Mean?

We don't even know we've been in one until we're out.

Will Hyped 'Economic Stimulus' Package Be Tax Relief or Wealth Redistribution?

Media so far downplay critics of rumored plan, fail to ask tough questions about tax relief.

Lauer Fears 'Rich' Might Get Some Tax Relief

'Today' host grills Treasury Secretary to make sure likely tax rebates will benefit only the lower and middle classes - despite the fact that 'rich' fork over most of the nation's revenue.

'Evening News' Pulls Out 'Great Depression' Comparison

CBS correspondent Mason compares banking woes to infamous history and offers no view from those who think a recession might be averted.

Media Nearly Unanimous: 'Recession' Inevitable

Networks overwhelmingly predict recession in 2008 but ignore surveys of economists showing majority do not expect recession.

The Medias Top 10 Economic Myths of 2007

Compiled by the Business and Media Institute

Talking Ourselves into Recession

Despite Federal Reserve's expectations of no recession in 2008, journalists can't get enough of the word.
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