Julia Cagé
About the Author
Julia Cagé is a distinguished French economist and professor at Sciences Po Paris, where she specializes in political economy, media studies, and public policy. With a PhD from Harvard University, her research bridges economics and journalism, exploring how information shapes democratic societies. Cagé's work critiques the commodification of media and advocates for innovative models to ensure access to quality information as a public good. In her acclaimed book 'L'Information est un bien public: Refonder la propriété des médias,' she proposes radical reforms to media ownership, drawing on historical and empirical evidence to argue for collective stewardship over private monopolies. A frequent contributor to leading publications like Le Monde and The New York Times, Cagé's insights influence policymakers and scholars worldwide, emphasizing the vital role of independent media in fostering informed citizenship and countering misinformation.
