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Topic
Board Economics
Re: What are some not so obvious things that damage a country's economy?
by
Wallflower28
on 26/06/2019, 22:56:26 UTC
Social media and other addictive Internet sites - people are constantly glued to them, even on their work, which decreases their productivity. Social media also cause depression in many people, because they not only procrastinate, but also constantly compare their life to others, which leads to dissatisfaction. Also social media are good at spreading lies and fakes, which can have negative effects on the economy - anti-vax panic, anti-GMO, political manipulation and so on.
Technology is a boon or is a bane. It just depends to the perspectives of the people. It can be harm to the individual and may result to an economic defficiency but technology helps also the growth of economy. The only purpose of technology is to make our lives easier. However, all things are dangerous if we use it in a wrong way.