Konsentrasi Kepemilikan Media di Indonesia: Sebuah Kajian Ekonomi Politik Media

Abstract

Media ownership in Indonesia is an important issue in the context of the political economy of media. Media ownership concentration refers to the domination of a large number of media by a small number of owners or groups of owners. This can have a significant impact on the diversity of views, competition, innovation, and access to information. This research aims to examine the impact of media ownership concentration on the political economy of media in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature study or literature review method. Researchers collected and analyzed data from various sources such as books, journal articles, and other relevant sources. The results of the study show that media ownership concentration in Indonesia has a significant impact on the political economy of media. These impacts include reduced diversity of views and information, hindered innovation, reduced public access to information, and potential conflicts of interest between media owners and public interests. Media ownership concentration in Indonesia is an important issue that needs attention because it can affect aspects such as information diversity, competition, innovation, and public access to information. Therefore, efforts are needed to maintain a balance between the economic and political interests of the media and the public interest in obtaining diverse and objective information.