GTA 6 could cost the US economy $1 billion due to an estimated 1.5 million workers calling in sick, economist says
An economist projects that the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 could result in a $1 billion economic loss for the US due to an estimated 1.5 million workers calling in sick. The technology sector is expected to be the most affected, with the majority of absent workers being men aged 18 to 30. However, the report acknowledges that the revenue generated by the game's sales will likely offset this short-term dip in productivity.
- Entities
- Company: Take-Two Interactive
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Topic: Video Game Launch Impact
- Topic: Labor Economics
- Platform: PC
- Company: Rockstar Games
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