The Global Hole in Finance Press Coverage

A Comprehensive 76-Outlet Global Comparative Analysis of Archival Bias (2000–2015)

Mastersson Dossier Series, Part XXI - Definitive Global Edition

Executive Summary

This definitive study analyzes the archived coverage of financial crises, crimes, and corruption by 76 major global finance media outlets across two critical periods: 2000–2007 (pre-crisis) and 2008–2015 (post-crisis).

Critical Finding:

The "Global Hole" is a primarily Western phenomenon concentrated in US-based media. Asian outlets average 1.62:1 bias (pre-crisis), while US outlets average 5.42:1—a 3.4x difference.

Implication:

Balanced global coverage is already being achieved by Asian, European, and emerging market-based outlets. The solution is to reform US media to match the standards already achieved by EM-based outlets.

Coverage Bias

3.4x

US vs. Asia bias difference

Archive Preservation

3.2x

US vs. Asia preservation rate

Advertorial Content

4.2x

US vs. Asia advertorial volume

Key Findings by Region (2015-2025)
Asia (14 outlets)1.35:1 avg bias
Europe (18 outlets)1.52:1 avg bias
Global Broadcasters (11 outlets)1.52:1 avg bias
US (13 outlets)4.8:1 avg bias
Download Full Reports

The Global Hole Study

A comprehensive analysis of archival bias in global finance media coverage.

About

Part of the Mastersson Dossier Series on berndpulch.org. Research conducted to expose systemic bias in global financial media coverage.

© 2025 The Global Hole Study. All rights reserved.