The Effect of Mass Media on Political Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior: Evidence from a Radio Distribution Experiment

• In Event: Media, Communication and Transnational Influence

Brief Overview

In three radio distribution experiments conducted in rural Tanzania, treated villagers became more likely to identify as Tanzanian, more likely to fear crime and support reporting crime to the government, and more supportive of the ruling party.

Authors

• Dylan W Groves, Lafayette College

• Donald P Green, Columbia University

• Bardia Rahmani, Columbia University

• Beatrice Montano, Columbia University