Political Economy of Digital Media
Y19.0312 / Credit
This course provides a political economy foundation to study modern media and telecommunications industries. It addresses such issues as transborder data flows, offshore manufacture of electronic devices, and the privatization of broadcasting and telecommunications. An important aspect of the course is an examination of capital markets and their influence on telecommunications networks, digital television, and cinema productions. Also of importance are antitrust issues such as corporate mergers, oligopolistic industry structures, vertical integration of media companies, and the cross-ownership of media companies.
You must be an NYU student in a credit program to take this course. It is not available for online registration. If you're interested in applying to the school, call (212) 998-7200.
NYU Students already enrolled in a credit program should visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT.
