What are other things that we can change that will affect the economy in a positive way?
I think overvaluation of worthless things can lead the economy downhill... It's very common nowadays, for an example the overvaluation of worthless culture: movies, music, tv shows, behaviors. Countries that go this way renounce their potential to produce good content to export it to the world.
They lose their status and become a second or third class country. The content they produce will be priceless, reflecting on the economy results. Sadly even very advanced countries are committing these mistakes.
I think this one of the problem that almost every country have but still yet these are most of the things that makes them unique in their own way. The best way to resolve this to make a significant balance in every thing.
By this, the country can not loss it identity, fun part or what makes them stand out.