Media Development and Economic Influences

What economic factor can make journalists more susceptible to financial 'favors'?

• High wages

• Low wages

• Government subsidies

• Tax incentives

In some countries, what is a common practice regarding media coverage?

• Offering scholarships

• Purchasing favorable coverage

• Offering free advertising

• Providing free training

According to Barboza (2012), how much does it cost to get a profile of a chief executive in the Chinese version of Esquire?

• $25,000 a page

• $15,000 a page

• $10,000 a page

• $20,000 a page

How much does it cost to appear on China Central Television, as mentioned in the text?

• $2,000 a minute

• $4,000 a minute

• $5,000 a minute

• $3,000 a minute

What type of news is referred to as 'prepaid' in the text?

• Hard news

• Soft news

• Investigative news

• Breaking news