implications of the economy

• economy is the state of a country/ region in terms of production and consumption of goods and services
• implications of psychological research on the economy:

  how does findings of research benefit or devalue financial prosperity
• role of the father:

  recent research fathers have been proven to provide the same emotional quality as mothers for the same healthy psychological development. this understanding can promote flexible work. norm in most households mother is highest earner
• Treatment mental disorders:

  absence from work cost £15bn. 1/5 absences mild mental disorders e.g depression. treatments have helped create a healthy workforce and allow people to manage their condition effectively and go to work