As a group of economists and political scientists, we investigate forms, causes, and consequences of media bias, especially in news markets. Main questions of interest are: - How can media bias be defined and measured? - In which situations is bias driven by the supply side of the news market?...

Topics: - Performance Measurement - Transfer Pricing and Budgeting - Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation - Economic Consequences of Earnings Management - The Economics of Financial Reporting and Standard Setting - Cost of Capital and Financial Disclosure

Key questions: - What are «Nouveaux Niches»? - How do the new niche markets function? - What opportunities is this trend creating? - Where is new market potential emerging? - In what ways is brand communication changing? - How do customers make decisions and behave in the niche economy?