The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism

The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism provides a complete and critical survey of the field of business and economic journalism.

Beginning by exploring crucial questions of the moment, the volume goes on to address such topics as the history of the field
differentiation among business journalism outlets
issues and forces that shape news coverage
globalism
personal finance issues
and professional concerns for practicing business journalists. Critical perspectives are introduced, including: gender and diversity matters on the business news desk and in business news coverage
the quality of coverage, and its ideological impact and framework
the effect of the internet on coverage
differences in approaches around the world
ethical issues
and education among journalists. Contributions are drawn from around the world and include work by leading names in the industry, as well as accomplished and rising-star academics.

This book is an essential companion to advanced scholars and researchers of business and financial journalism as well as those with overlapping interests in communications, economics, and sociology.