Writing about business and economics requires some specialist knowledge but also the good habits required by all journalists and an ability to express the more technical matters in simple language. Careless or unsubstantiated coverage, or the misunderstanding of financial matters, could have expensive consequences. Just repeating jargon can cause readers, listeners and viewers to 'switch off'.
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Course attendee wins Journalist of Year award
Jeton Musliu, who attended a course on "Economic and Political Reporting from South East Europe" last year, has been voted Journalist of the Year by Kosovo's Association of Professional Journalists (AGPK). He also won an award for anti-corruption journalism.
London workshop prepares for online financial/business news training

