Contents . Introduction II. Thirty Years of Deliberation of US Broadcast Law Il. Time with Media in Everyday life A Media Use Prior to radio and television B. Radio and Television Time in the late 1990s C. The Boring Story IV. Macro-Economics of Attention Seeking A Advertisings Share of the Economy: Constant Long-Term B Real Advertising Spending Per Media Hour: Constant Long-Term V. Effects of Advertising Prior to Radio and Television A. Visions and Aspirations B Building National Brands C. Commercial Value VI. The Importance of Attention to Government A. The Future Includes state media B. Promoting a Multiplicity of Sources and Outlets VII. Conclusion2 Contents I. Introduction II. Thirty Years of Deliberation of US Broadcast Law III. Time with Media in Everyday Life A. Media Use Prior to Radio and Television B. Radio and Television Time in the late 1990s C. The Boring Story IV. Macro-Economics of Attention Seeking A. Advertising’s Share of the Economy: Constant Long-Term B. Real Advertising Spending Per Media Hour: Constant Long-Term V. Effects of Advertising Prior to Radio and Television A. Visions and Aspirations B. Building National Brands C. Commercial Value VI. The Importance of Attention to Government A. The Future Includes State Media B. Promoting a Multiplicity of Sources and Outlets VII. Conclusion