صناعة الأزمة: كيف يساهم الإعلام الجديد في تشكيل صورة ذهنية سلبية عن الاقتصاد العراقي

Abstract

The present study aims to analyse the role of the new media in Iraq, specifically its role in shaping public opinion about the government's performance in the face of economic crises, focussing on the US dollar exchange rate crisis as a case. The study is based on the hypothesis that new media constitutes an influential tool in shaping public opinion on economic conditions, as it contributes to the transmission, interpretation and evaluation of information, and thus influences individuals' perceptions about the crisis and proposed solutions.

The study seeks to answer the following questions:

• How do the new media contribute to shaping the mental image of citizens about the economic crises in Iraq?
• What are the most prominent economic issues covered by the new media during crises?
• What are the motivations that drive users to follow economic news through new media?
• What is the impact of the new media on the behaviour of individuals towards government economic decisions?

This study is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of new media in the context of economic crises, and to make recommendations for improving media performance and raising economic public awareness.