A strong rule of law correlates positively with trust in journalists, as robust legal institutions punish deceit and fraud effectively. The study identifies quality legal institutions as crucial for combating journalistic distrust and limiting disinformation. Using Covid-19 as a shock suggests causality runs from institutions to trust levels.
Journal of Law and Economics
The Rule of Law Predicts Trust in Journalists
Journal Article
Reference
Berggren, Niclas, Christian Bjørnskov and Alexandra Sandström (forthcoming). “The Rule of Law Predicts Trust in Journalists”. Journal of Law and Economics.
Berggren, Niclas, Christian Bjørnskov and Alexandra Sandström (forthcoming). “The Rule of Law Predicts Trust in Journalists”. Journal of Law and Economics.
Authors
Niclas Berggren, Christian Bjørnskov, Alexandra Sandström
