
Andrew deWaard, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture" (U California Press, 2024)
New Books in Economics
Navigating Media and Finance
This chapter explores the academic journey of a UC San Diego guest with a PhD in cinema media studies, reflecting on their research at the intersection of media and political economy. It highlights their experiences at industry conferences that shifted their focus to the influence of Wall Street on popular culture and the financial dynamics of the film, television, and music industries. The chapter further discusses their research methodologies and the impact of hedge funds on media production, ultimately critiquing how financial interests shape contemporary cultural narratives.
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