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Economists dispute $1B cost of GTA VI release on US economy

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Economists are questioning a widely cited estimate that the release of Grand Theft Auto VI could cost the U.S. economy $1 billion in lost productivity. Experts suggest that while some workers may take time off for the game's release, this is likely a redistribution of existing vacation time rather than a net loss. The argument is that such events rearrange when people take time off and spend money, rather than creating a significant overall economic impact, and that increased happiness from leisure activities should also be considered. AI

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Economists dispute $1B cost of GTA VI release on US economy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    GTA VI probably won’t cost the U.S. economy $1 billion—and economists say it wouldn’t matter if it did

    Workers may take time off for Grand Theft Auto VI’s launch, and a viral headline says it'll cost the economy $1 billion—but that doesn't add up.

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