The easy availability of information on the Internet may lead to the commoditization of content. However, if content is free or low cost, it may be difficult for those who produce it (like journalists) to earn a living. Economists and other scholars examine this tension and suggest various solutions.
Select an Issue
TAP Academics
View all academics with expertise in this Issue
TAP Blog
Boston University law professor Danielle Citron shares how the use of deepfake technology to manipulate video and audio for malicious purposes is becoming a real threat.
September 12, 2019
View all blog posts about this Issue
Upcoming Events
There are currently no upcoming events about this Issue. Please see our events calendar for all upcoming events.
Fact Sheets
There are currently no fact sheets about this Issue. Please see fact sheets on other Issues on TAP's media page.
Quote
This article discusses how difficult it is to put a stop to violent online content such as the live-streaming of New Zealand’s mosque shootings. University of Maryland law professor Danielle Citron is quoted.
View all academics' quotes on this Issue
Featured Article
This paper presents a formal analysis of advertising when the Internet allows targeting of advertisements.
April 30, 2010
View all articles on this Issue