“Global Approaches to Economic Journalism” Meets Readers

Prepared with contributions from academics from different universities specializing in their fields, media researchers, and experienced economic journalists, this work addresses the theoretical foundations of economic journalism along with current case analyses. Distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, the book aims to bring together knowledge production between academia and the industry on a common ground. The contributions of experienced individuals, primarily journalist Mehmet Uluğtürkan, a member of the Honorary Board of the Association of Economic Journalists, are among the important elements that strengthen the practical dimension of the book.
 

Starting with the historical development of economic journalism, the book examines the "crisis language" used by the media during global turning points such as the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic through comparative analyses. It reveals that economic news not only conveyed information during these periods but also played a role in directly influencing public perception, expectations, and political decision-making mechanisms.

The study argues that economic news is not a passive means of transmission; It emphasizes that economic journalism is an active force in shaping the economic and political atmosphere.

 

One of the notable sections in the work is the study titled "Public Opinion Formation and Policy Influence in Economic Journalism," written by journalist Mehmet Uluğtürkan. This section examines in detail the discursive influence of the economic press on policymakers during times of crisis and its role in legitimizing decisions. The book also evaluates how macroeconomic developments are presented in Turkish media within ideological frameworks, the representation of corruption and judicial cases in the economics pages, and provides examples of media analysis.

 

Global Approaches to Economic Journalism also focuses on the digital transformation of economic journalism. The Financial Times' subscription-based global publishing model and the rise of independent economic journalism on YouTube are comparatively examined in terms of the editorial and financial sustainability of journalism in the digital age. In this context, the work approaches the question of whether digital platforms have democratized economic journalism from a critical perspective.

 

Published by Duvar Publications, the book serves as an important reference source for communication faculty students, academics, journalists, and all readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between economics and media. By making visible the power relations behind economic news, the work offers readers the opportunity to read beyond the numbers and the headlines.