ABSTRACT
Economics is the king of the sciences, if the king is assumed to be interested in everything, everywhere. In media ethics, nothing one can say is untouched by economic consideration. We ignore the money factor at our peril, since it is often the last and most important consideration of an alleged moral decision. This chapter looks at elements of all other chapters, but here, with economics as a major factor. Why do some film scripts get produced, others not? Why are some artists fairly compensated, others not? Why are some entertainment shows alluring in their complexity and intrigue, others dulled with simplicity? The chapter signals that one’s life in media ought to be enriched with aspects of the moral life beyond and in most cases above ubiquitous economic considerations.
