Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kundu, Baidurjyo; Nagariya, Ramji Title A name given to the resource Fake news and its impacts on businesses: Political communication, propaganda, and economic implications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital Populism and the Use of Neo-Propaganda and Fake News;pp.323-356 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9999-6.ch014" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9999-6.ch014</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008835686?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008835686?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kundu B., Christ University, India; Nagariya R., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource Fake news and disinformation have become powerful tools in political communication, particularly in the context of populism and digital propaganda. While misinformation has always been part of political strategy, digital platforms have intensified its spread, allowing political actors to construct narratives that manipulate public opinion, mobilize support, and delegitimize opponents. This study examines fake news as a politically constructed phenomenon, exploring how digital populism and propaganda use disinformation to reinforce ideological divides and influence democratic processes. Using a constructivist framework, we analyze how fake news is socially produced and legitimized within political discourse, shaping perceptions of truth and power. We also investigate how major social media platforms profit from misinformation while simultaneously positioning themselves as arbiters of truth. By focusing on the intersection of political communication, propaganda, and economic incentives, this research highlights the role of digital media in sustaining misinformation ecosystems. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833730001-6; 979-836939999-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online