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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Revenue $ 2,314 $ 2,159
Gross Profit 848 782
Selling, general and administrative expenses (239) (217)
Operating income (loss) 258 213
Interest expense (106) (114)
Other income (expense), net 3 18
Income tax expense (43) (15)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 105 63
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 336
Net earnings (loss) 105 399
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (14) (10)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 91 389
Expedia [Member]
   
Revenue 816 728
Cost of revenue (200) (176)
Gross Profit 616 552
Selling, general and administrative expenses (564) (509)
Amortization (3) (6)
Restructuring charges and other 0 (2)
Operating income (loss) 49 35
Interest expense (21) (23)
Other income (expense), net (1) (3)
Income tax expense (5) (3)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 22 6
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (24) 46
Net earnings (loss) (2) 52
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) 0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders $ (3) $ 52