Market Dynamics and Public Policy Issues in the Video Programming Industry

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Big business.

Motion pictures.

Television.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2003

Summary:

Addresses market dynamics and public policy issues in the video programming industry, including viewing options, rising cost of popular programming, station ownership, and programming ownership rules. Explains how and why underlying market forces have created strong pressure for vertical integration across segments and horizontal mergers within segments. Explains how market consolidation could be used to benefit or harm consumers, and identifies public policy issues that may result from vertical and horizontal consolidation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Market Dynamics and Public Policy Issues in the Video Programming Industry

Publisher Number:

CRS-2003-RSI-0055

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