This Just In: Facebook Reaps Significant Economic Benefits from Content Provided by News Providers

May 9, 2025

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This Just In Facebook Reaps Significant Economic Benefits From Content Provided By News Providers
Presented by Michigan News

A recent University of Michigan study explores how the presence of news content on Facebook influences user engagement and posting behavior. Leveraging a natural experiment in Australia, researchers at U-M’s Ross School of Business reveal unexpected ripple effects across the platform. Read on to discover what the data reveals about the hidden forces driving social media engagement.

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