Research into the impact of deregulation on the diversity of perspectives offered by broadcast news suggests which of the following?
A) Deregulation has increased diversity.
B) There is no relationship between the strength of regulation and programming diversity.
C) Deregulation has decreased diversity.
D) The negative relationship between regulation and diversity applies to European nations but not the United States.

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Research suggests that deregulation has led to a decrease in diversity of perspectives offered by broadcast news. This is because deregulation has led to a consolidation of the media industry, with fewer companies and owners controlling more of the market. This consolidation has led to a homogenization of content and a reduction in the range of perspectives presented.

Research into the Impact of Deregulation on the Diversity of Perspectives