The diminishing role of governments in cable policy

The article examines the role of governments in the transition in cable policy in the three largest media countries of Europe (Britain, France and Germany). In theoretical terms it is argued that the involvement of governments in determining the course of development of cable systems has comprised t...

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Published in:European journal of political research 2000-10, Vol.38 (2), p.285-302
Main Author: Katz, Yaron
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Broadcasting
Deregulation
Federal Republic of Germany
France
Germany
Government Policy
Government Regulation
Great Britain
Market forces
Media policy
Public policy
Regulation
Telecommunications Policy
Television
United Kingdom
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Summary:The article examines the role of governments in the transition in cable policy in the three largest media countries of Europe (Britain, France and Germany). In theoretical terms it is argued that the involvement of governments in determining the course of development of cable systems has comprised three main stages. In the first stage, governments tried to ignore cable and prevent the establishment of cable infrastructure. In the second stage, governments regulated the technology in order to promote a national cable policy and encourage the overall development of the broadcasting media. In the third stage, although at different speeds and perceptions, governments deregulated cable by giving permission to market forces to dominate cable's development and abandoning the social goals of cable policy.
ISSN:0304-4130
1475-6765
DOI:10.1111/1475-6765.00535