Does the media’s approach to news about the economy make the economy worse?

The news media are providing extensive coverage of economics news as markets react to the U.S. credit downgrade, unemployment remains high and the housing market continues to struggle. Today's Question: Does the media's approach to news about the economy make the economy worse?

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