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CNN EFFECT Definition & Legal Meaning

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A news-media effect or influence on government decision-making and/or consumer spending. First recognized and widely used during the Persian Gulf War, the term suggests that consumer spending slows down during catastrophic events because people stay home to watch the news to stay up-to-the-moment on current events.

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