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Twitter and Economists
In Zim to be specific & Africa in general there is a stiff neck attitude amongst scholars & economic thought leaders to avoid Twitter & social media.
This is most unfortunate & JH university has articulated the impact of social media on Economics
Twitter and Economists
In Zim to be specific & Africa in general there is a stiff neck attitude amongst scholars & economic thought leaders to avoid Twitter & social media.
This is most unfortunate & JH university has articulated the impact of social media on Economics
2/9
In their words
“The technological progress in our modern societies has witnessed the emergence of persons who deploy different means of communication across social networks, seeking to generate an impact among their audiences.
In their words
“The technological progress in our modern societies has witnessed the emergence of persons who deploy different means of communication across social networks, seeking to generate an impact among their audiences.
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These efforts in social media communications attempt to alter consumption preferences and patterns, political choices, as well as reinforce or modify opinions of all sorts and stripes. Individuals who attain greater relevance due to effects they trigger on third parties are
These efforts in social media communications attempt to alter consumption preferences and patterns, political choices, as well as reinforce or modify opinions of all sorts and stripes. Individuals who attain greater relevance due to effects they trigger on third parties are
4/9
characterized as influencers, and one of their preferred means of communication are online platforms or social media. Among them, Twitter stands out as the most conducive space for debates on ideas, political parties, or public policies.
characterized as influencers, and one of their preferred means of communication are online platforms or social media. Among them, Twitter stands out as the most conducive space for debates on ideas, political parties, or public policies.
5/9
This social media platform is a microblogging service that allows a person to send short messages (up to 280 characters) that are displayed on a user’s individual page, and that are replicated on their followers’ page”
This social media platform is a microblogging service that allows a person to send short messages (up to 280 characters) that are displayed on a user’s individual page, and that are replicated on their followers’ page”
6/9
Given this ground breaking research and acknowledgement , I have a humble suggestion for GOZ & MOF.
Can they please pay from a proper Economics professional who argues on Twitter on their behalf. The Zanu PF trolls know diddly squat about Economics & simply obfuscate
Given this ground breaking research and acknowledgement , I have a humble suggestion for GOZ & MOF.
Can they please pay from a proper Economics professional who argues on Twitter on their behalf. The Zanu PF trolls know diddly squat about Economics & simply obfuscate
7/9
It’s only proper that Zimbabweans benefit from robust debate and not the current one sided critique of GOZ policy. Let’s hear cogent economic arguments for a fixed exchange rate & command Economics for example.
It’s only proper that Zimbabweans benefit from robust debate and not the current one sided critique of GOZ policy. Let’s hear cogent economic arguments for a fixed exchange rate & command Economics for example.
8/9
GOZ and all political parties must take social media seriously. This is a direct means to understand the intellectual, social, entertainment heart beat of a nation.
GOZ and all political parties must take social media seriously. This is a direct means to understand the intellectual, social, entertainment heart beat of a nation.
9/9
This is the study by John Hopkins university in Latin America , USA and Spain.
All serious Economists around the world take social media seriously.
Information is at the heart of Markets
sites.krieger.jhu.edu/iae/files/2021…
This is the study by John Hopkins university in Latin America , USA and Spain.
All serious Economists around the world take social media seriously.
Information is at the heart of Markets
sites.krieger.jhu.edu/iae/files/2021…
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