This article provides an overview of the methods used for algorithmic text analysis in
economics, with a focus on three key contributions. First, we introduce methods for …

Actual and perceived gender norms are key to understanding gender inequality in society. In
this paper, using newly collected nationally representative datasets from 60 countries that …

Books shape how children learn about society and norms, in part through representation of
different characters. We use computational tools to characterize representation in children's …

Policy Points Cultural racism—or the widespread values that privilege and protect
Whiteness and White social and economic power—permeates all levels of society, uplifts …

Online platforms often face the challenge of being both fair (ie, non-discriminatory) and
efficient (ie, maximizing revenue). Using computer vision algorithms and observational data …

This article surveys the economic literature on the role of mass media and social media for
the dissemination of news about the economy. Focusing on studies that use media content …

This paper investigates disparities among objective poverty measures, individuals'
subjective perceptions, and poverty-related social media discourse in US counties. We find …

While racial bias in the media has faced intense scrutiny, less attention has been paid to
consumers' personal biases when interacting with media content. Building on the literature …

News organizations have been under financial pressure to streamline their activities for
decades. Critics argue that this pressure undermines the quality of news, posing a severe …

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific authorities were routinely consulted by
mainstream media outlets through interviews, statements and/or supporting images. In this …