Concentration in the U.S. daily newspaper industry

This report discusses concentration in the daily newspaper industry. More specifically, section I examines various ways national concentration in the industry might be defined and measured. Sections II and III discuss the trends in group ownership and the number of U.S. cities with competing dailies. Section IV looks at some Federal laws and regulations that affect concentration in the industry. Finally, section V presents some concluding observations.,Abstract -- Introduction -- National Concentration in the Daily Newspaper Industry. Concentration Ratios Based on the Value of Sales ; Concentration Ratios Based on Circulation ; Concentration Ratios Based on Ownership -- Group Ownership. Trends ; Summary of Causes and Effects -- Intracity Concentration. Trends and Causes ; Summary of Effects -- Public Policy -- Conclusion -- Appendix. Supplemental Newspaper Industry Data,R. Kevin Flaherty, Reference Assistant, Industry Analysis and Finance Section, Economic Division,CRS 84-636 E,"April 30, 1984.","Revised July 10, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3