Critical political-economic theory of the media Economic control and logic is determinant a Media structure tends toward concentration Global integration of media develops Contents and audiences are commodified a Diversity decreased Opposition and alternative voices are marginalized Public interest in communication is subordinated to private interestsCritical political-economic theory of the media ◼ Economic control and logic is determinant ◼ Media structure tends toward concentration ◼ Global integration of media develops ◼ Contents and audiences are commodified ◼ Diversity decreased ◼ Opposition and alternative voices are marginalized ◼ Public interest in communication is subordinated to private interests