Some Countries Block Access to Social Media Because of Fears

question 25

Essay

Some countries block access to social media because of fears that opposition to the government will be coordinated through social media platforms. What effect would blocking social media have on economic growth in these countries, all other things being equal?

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Definitions:

Preoccupation with Money

The state of being overly concerned or obsessed with acquiring wealth, often at the expense of other values or aspects of life.

Prohibition

The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, storage, transportation, and sale of alcohol which was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933.

Lax Enforcement

Lax enforcement refers to a situation where rules, laws, or regulations are not strictly applied or are inadequately followed by authorities.

Organized Crime

A category of transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals who intend to engage in illegal activity, most commonly for profit.