State aid or band aid? An evaluation of the European Commission's approach to public service broadcasting

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The European's hands off policy towards state-supported public television is examined. Although cases charging unfair competition have been raised by commercial broadcasters, the Commission has rejected those claims saying that public television stations, even when specialized, fulfill a general public need.

Europe, Financial management, Noncommercial Broadcasting, Finance, Telecommunications regulations, International aspects, Economic policy, European Union. European Commission, Government communications regulation, Public television, Company financing, Public broadcasting, Telecommunications policy

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The national assembly for Wales and broadcasting policy, 1999-2003

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The impact on media-policy making, due to the formation of a new National Assembly for Wales, is described. The newly formed National Assembly has no clear broadcasting policy in place but has agreed to seek outside help by hiring expert assistance to frame a broadcasting policy.

United Kingdom, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Broadcasting policy

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Media, communication and the establishment of public camera surveillance programs in Canada

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The central role-played by communications and media in the development and change in surveillance policy is discussed.

Canada, Product development, Management dynamics, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Management, Usage, Mass media industry, Company business management, Surveillance equipment, Public video surveillance

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