CNN effect
Definition
The effect, or influence, that certain news media have on government decision-making and/or consumer spending. This term, which was first widely used during the Persian Gulf War, suggests that consumer spending slows down during catastrophic events because people will stay home to watch the news and stay abreast of current events.
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