Verkkothis study measures the relationship between media freedom and corruption, accounting for elements of vertical accountability (electoral. Verkkothe article discusses the normative grounds for recognising a watchdog role to the news media as concerns the dissemination of information. Verkkobecause of this, some executives run interference—censoring newspapers, harassing journalists, and shutting down media outlets—whereas. Verkkothe media provides information on public sector corruption where governmental activity is opaque by design or by default. The media, and in particular investigative. Verkkothe media's watchdog function goes beyond exposing corruption; It empowers the public by providing them with information that is crucial.
