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Gambling is a social activity in which individuals participate in wagering something of value on a chance to win. In addition to financial benefits, gambling can also offer psychological benefits. Among these are enhanced self-concept and sense of connectedness, and reduced social isolation.<\/p>\n
Despite their positive impacts, gambling has negative effects as well. These impacts can occur at the individual, interpersonal, and community or society level.<\/p>\n
Studies have documented these impacts, but they have also had difficulty defining and measuring them. As a result, researchers have developed a conceptual model to help analyze the social impacts of gambling.<\/p>\n
A common method used to assess the impact of gambling is economic cost-benefit analysis. This type of analysis considers the harms caused by gambling, and assigns a value to intangible harms such as pain and suffering.<\/p>\n
The problem with this method is that it neglects the benefits of gambling. Although arbitrary monetary amounts are hard to quantify, the positive effects of gambling can still be identified.<\/p>\n
In fact, there is evidence that a significant amount of consumer surplus is generated from gambling. According to a study conducted in Australia, the industry generated $8-$11 billion per year. But these numbers underestimate the true costs of gambling.<\/p>\n
The majority of gambling employees are low-skilled and low-paid. Therefore, these industries are prone to staff turnover, decreased productivity, and higher operating costs. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to these issues.<\/p>\n
Another approach to gambling impact assessment is a public health approach. By assessing the impact of gambling across a spectrum of severity, this approach can better determine which policies have the most positive effect on reducing the impact of gambling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Gambling is a social activity in which individuals participate in wagering something of value on a chance to win. In addition to financial benefits, gambling can also offer psychological benefits. Among these are enhanced self-concept and sense of connectedness, and reduced social isolation. Despite their positive impacts, gambling has negative effects as well. These impacts … <\/p>\n